School of Engineering and Technology, (SET) | ||
AT79.08 : Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology 3(3-0) | ||
Course objectives: | ||
The course is intended to serve as an introductory course and covers a wide array of topics ranging from chemical bonding to physical concepts and crystallography of nanomaterials. It will provide an overview of Nanotechnology, the technology that is implemented at the nanoscale and has applications in the real world. |
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Learning Outcomes: | ||
The student on completion of this course would be able to:
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Pre-requisite(s): | ||
None |
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Course Outline: | ||
I. Introduction 1. Perspectives of nanotechnology 2. History of nanomaterials 3. The business of nanotechnology 4. Present and future applications of nanomaterials II. Preparation/Synthesis of Nanomaterials 1. Methods for creating nanostructures 2. Processes for producing ultrafine powders 3. Chemical synthesis 4. Physical synthesis 5. Biomimetic processes III. The Material Continuum 1. The engineering materials 2. Nanomaterials at the interface 3. Zero, one and two dimensional materials 4. Quantum size effects and scaling laws IV. Geometric Perspectives 1. Collective surface area 2. Porous materials 3. Particle shape and surface-to-volume ratio 4. Spherical cluster approximation 5. Particle orientation V. Energetics at the Nanoscale 1. Surface energy and wetting behavior 2. Superhydrophobic surfaces 3. Cohesion energy and excess surface energy 4. Nearest neighbor broken bond model 5. Crystal surface energies 6. Energy stabilization mechanisms
VI. Properties of Materials due to the Scaling of Size
1. Nanophotonics 2. Nanoelectronics 3. Nanomagnetism 4. Nanomechanics |
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Time Distribution and Study Load: | ||
Lecture hours = 45 h Class discussions/presentation = 10 h Self-study = 125 h |
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Teaching and Learning Methods: | ||
Teaching and learning methods include lectures, class discussions, presentations and assignments to understand the interdisciplinary concept of Nanotechnology. Real life examples will be presented in the class to easily grasp the concepts. There are some informal laboratory sessions offered for students to experience some hands on. |
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Evaluation Scheme: | ||
The final grade will be computed from the following constituent parts: Quizzes (15%), Mid-term exam (30%), Final exam (40%), and Assignments (15%). Closed-book examination is used for both mid-term and final exam. An “A” would be awarded if a student can demonstrate clear understanding of the knowledge learned in class as well as from the assignments and literature reviews. A “B” would be awarded if a student can understand the basic principles of the knowledge learned in class, from the assignments and from literature reviews, and show overall understanding of all the given topics. A “C” would be given if a student can understand partially the basic principles of the knowledge learned in class, from the assignments and from literature reviews, but meets below average expectation on both knowledge acquired and analysis. A “D” would be given if a student shows lack of understanding of the topics presented in the course. |
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