Nanotechnologies and Nanomaterials

Objectives and competences:

The course addresses the issues that underlie nanotechnology and nanomaterials. Prior knowledge of structures and chemical bonds together with knowledge of modern investigative methods used at the same time to produce nanomaterials and manipulate basic building blocks. Areas of application of nanomaterials and developments in future.

Knowledge and understanding:

Prior knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, physics and structure of materials is required to understand the content of the course. The purpose of the course is to familiarize students with the basics of nanomaterials and nanotechnologies. Theoretical bases are needed for further study and understanding of the processes and processes involved in the manufacture, processing and use of nanomaterials.

Content (Syllabus outline):

Spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy (AFM), tunneling electron microscopy (STM), magnetic force microscopy (MFM) and other methods. Fundamentals of spectroscopy, electrochemistry and electron microscopy. Nanotechnologies, nanoscale lithography, tip displacement nanolithography (DPN) electron lithography, nanosphere lithography (NSL), molecular and synthesis and synthesis at nanoscale, self-regulation, crystal growth at nanoscale, polymerization, nanoscale. Nanomaterials and their application. Smart materials, sensors, nanoscale biostructures, storage and capture, optics, magnets, energy, data, electronics, manufacturing techniques, modeling.

Learning and teaching methods:

The course is taught through lectures and tutorials.

Grading system:

Final course grade is comprised of:

(a)       written report, comprising 20 %,

(b)       written exam, comprising 40 % of final grade,

(c)       oral exam, comprising 40 % of final grade.