This course will allow to deepen the notions already acquired in synthesis and characterization of materials and to extend them to the current domain of nanomaterials. The students will have an overall view of the main techniques used for the preparation of nanomaterial as well as of their applications.
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
• Understand the importance of nanomaterials as well as the challenges linked to their synthesis and applications
• Predict based on a given material what type of synthesis and/or application could be envisaged
• Have a critical approach to the subject: advantages and drawback
The objective of the course is to give the student a general and actual description of the most used nanomaterials; to learn the synthesis techniques of nanomaterials as well as to understand their properties and to have an idea of recent (and/or future) applications in the field of nanotechnology.
1. Introduction: why "nano"? The importance of size. Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
2. Nanotechnology Tools: Bottom-up and Top-Down Approaches
3. Nanomaterials: Metal and metal oxide nanoparticles; Core-Shell structures; Quantum Dots; Nanotubes (non-carbon based); Nanorods, nanobelts, nanoscrolls...
4. Carbon Nanostructures: An overview. Fullerenes; Carbon Nanotubes; Other carbon nanostructures: carbon nano-onions, helical carbon nanotubes, carbon nanohorns...
5. Applications: General Overview
1. Introduction: why "nano"? The importance of size. Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
2. Nanotechnology Tools: Bottom-up and Top-Down Approaches
3. Nanomaterials: Metal and metal oxide nanoparticles; Core-Shell structures; Quantum Dots; Nanotubes (non-carbon based); Nanorods, nanobelts, nanoscrolls...
4. Carbon Nanostructures: An overview. Fullerenes; Carbon Nanotubes; Other carbon nanostructures: carbon nano-onions, helical carbon nanotubes, carbon nanohorns...
5. Applications: General Overview
The course is evaluated on the basis of a PowerPoint presentation (with a week of preparation time) on recent applications of nanomaterials. This presentation will be given by each student in the auditorium and the other students participating to the course will attend.
To validate the UE the student must also return a written work.
To validate the credits of the teaching unit, the student must obtain a weighted average of at least 10/20.
The final evaluation for the entire UE is calculated as follows: work (written 70%), presentation (30%).
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| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Master in Nanotechnology | Standard | 0 | 4 | |
| Master in Chemistry, Research focus | Standard | 0 | 4 | |
| Master in Chemistry | Standard | 0 | 4 | |
| Advanced Master in Nanotechnology | Standard | 1 | 4 | |
| Master in Chemistry | Standard | 1 | 4 | |
| Master in Chemistry, Research focus | Standard | 2 | 4 |