Nano Materials/Systems/Manufacturing

Code:

EQ0119

Acronym:

NMSF

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Technological Sciences

Instance: 2012/2013 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemical Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Chemical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEQ	13	Syllabus	5	-	3	42	81

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

To present the principles of nanotechnology and the synthesis, characterization and applications of nanomaterials .

Program

1.Introduction : Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials
2. Nanostructured Materials:
Nanoporous Materials
Nanoparticles and nanocomposites
Dendrimers and hybrid (organic-inorganic) materials
Ultra-thin films and coatings
Carbon nanotubes and nanofibres
3.Nanofabrication methods
Physical and chemical deposition processes
Sol-gel process
Langmuir-Blodgett films
Adsorption and self-assembly
Nanolithography and etching.
4. Characterization methods
Electron microscopy (SEM, TEM)
Scanning probe microscopy (AFM, STM)
5. Applications

Mandatory literature

Geoffrey A. Ozin, André C. Arsenault; Nanochemistry. ISBN: 085404-664-X
Charles P. Poole, Jr., Frank J. Owens; Introduction to nanotechnology. ISBN: 978-0-471-07935
by Bradley D. Fahlman; Materials chemistry. ISBN: 978-1-4020-6119
Michael Kõhler, Wolfgang Fritzsche; Nanotechnology. ISBN: 978-3-527-31871
Schaefer, Hans-Eckhardt; Nanoscience, Springer, 2010. ISBN: 978-3-642-10558-6
Ludovico Cademartir, Geoffrey A. Ozin; Concepts of nanochemistry. ISBN: 978-3-527-32626-6

Teaching methods and learning activities

Series of lectures and presentations conducted by faculty and/or guest experts to general introduction into the main topics of the program. In parallel, using techniques of active and collaborative learning, students will be involved in the preparation, presentation and evaluation of topic sessions initially scheduled.
Study visits, possibly supplemented by laboratory sessions.
Preparation of review papers, guided and monitored by the teacher.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Eligibility for exams

Attendance at all lectures, study visits and presentations, unless duly justified in exceptional cases.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final grade will be determined by the following formula: 0.40 MG + 0.60 ID
MG: Review paper (done in groups or individually)
ID: Information about student performance in curricular activities

Examinations or Special Assignments

Review paper performed in groups or individually, under the theme proposed. Oral presentations. Reports on undertaken field activities .

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable, since the main component of the final grade relates to collaborative work.

Classification improvement

Not applicable, since the main component of the final grade relates to collaborative work.