Course syllabus for Nanomaterials chemistry

Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-16 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameNanomaterialkemi
  • CodeKTK042
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerMPMCN
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • Main field of studyChemical Engineering
  • DepartmentCHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 30118
  • Maximum participants48
  • Minimum participants12
  • Block schedule
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0115 Laboratory 1.5 c
Grading: UG		 1.5 c
0215 Examination 6 c
Grading: TH		 6 c
  • 12 Jan 2022 pm J
  • 13 Apr 2022 pm J
  • 15 Aug 2022 am J

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

The students are expected to have a knowledge corresponding to the content in KOO093 - The synthesis, properties and structures of solid state materials, or the equivalent, as well as knowledge corresponding to the content in KTK095 - Surface Chemistry, or the equivalent.

Aim

The overall aim of the course is to provide an understanding of the basic and applied aspects of the chemistry of nanomaterials and to describe the importance of surface, size, shape, self-assembly and defect properties of a selection of typical nanomaterials. The course includes lectures, journal clubs and experimental laboratory work carried out under the supervision of a researcher in the field. Special emphasis is put on sustainability and energy aspects in the choice of the topics for the laboratory work.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

  • Describe the most important concepts of nanomaterials.
  • Explain the formation of nanoparticles and mesoporous materials.
  • Describe different self-assembly processes used in nanomaterials preparation.
  • Explain specific details about the nanochemistry of common nanomaterials and their properties.
  • Describe concepts of templating, chemical patterning, soft lithography, layer-by-layer deposition and methods for surface functionalisation.
  • Exemplify applications in chemistry, physics, bioscience and materials science where the nanostructure is of central importance.
  • Carry out relevant laboratory work including synthesis and characterisation of nanomaterials, evaluation of properties and reporting.

Content

The course starts with describing the basic concepts of nanomaterials chemistry with a special emphasis on the importance of surface, size, shape, self-assembly, defects and application of nanomaterials. Following this a number of lectures are given to cover a selection of important nanomaterials and their specific properties. These lectures also explain different nanochemistry methods used in formation, self-assembly, templating, chemical patterning, soft lithography, layer-by-layer deposition and surface functionalisation of nanomaterials. Examples of important properties and applications of nanomaterials are described throughout the course and presentations from industry representatives are given to illustrate the relevance and opportunities of nanomaterials chemistry. Laboratory work is carried out on selected topics and reported. Journal club reviews of selected scientific papers are carried out and presented to student peers.

Organisation

The course includes about 12 lectures and experimental laboratory work carried out under the supervision of a researcher in the field and is to be reported in writing. Scientific papers will be selected for review and discussion within journal clubs and orally presented.

Literature

Notes from lectures and the course book
Concepts of Nanochemistry
Ludovico Cademartiri and Geoffrey A. Ozin
Wiley-VCH, Weinheim
ISBN: 978-3-527-32597-9

Examination including compulsory elements

The examination is based on a written exam, grades TH, and also includes approved written and oral presentations of laboratory work and journal clubs.

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.