Module Code - Title:
CH4017
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CHEMICAL NANOTECHNOLOGY
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The Chemical Nanotechnology module will
•Provide the student with a broad understanding of the principles that underpin nanoscience and nanotechnology.
•To acquaint the student with synthetic methods for formation of nanostructures and new physical properties that arise.
•To enable the student to solve problems relating to size dependent physical, optical and electrical properties at the nanoscale.
Syllabus:
Course will cover: (1) Chemical and physical properties as length scales vary from the macroscale through microscale to the nanoscale. (2) Chemical synthesis and modification including 0D, 1D and 3D incorporating II-VI colloidal nanocrystals. Study of carbon nanotubes, wrapping vectors, tensile strength and electronic properties (3) Kinetics of nanocrystal growth and the organic/inorganic interface. (4) Chemical functionalisation of inorganic nanostuctructures with organic molecules and the bio/nano interface (5) Industrial applications of nanochemistry, nanosizing of pharmaceuticals etc.(7). Introduction to crystal engineering with emphasis upon the following subjects: Supramolecular chemistry, especially hydrogen bonding Types of crystalline solids and their characterization (8) Pharmaceutical materials especially multi-component crystals (cocrystals) -(9) Coordination polymers especially porous metal-organic materials.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module students should be able to - Demonstrate a firm understanding of the important implications of reducing the size of materials to the nanoscale - Calculate physical properties ,melting point, torque etc as a function of scaling. - Derive and apply quantum mechanics related equations for nanoscale phenomena (Shroedinger equation for the particle in the box). Outline and summarise specific aspects of crystal engineering. - Interpret and apply database mining. - Show knowledge of fundamental principles of metal-organic materials and co-crystals.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Appreciation for the importance of nanochemistry for future devices and applications How it will affect our lives. Safety implications
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
Training on techniques for nanoscale analysis, such as electron and atomic force microscopy
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The module is taught through lectures, tutorials and laboratory workshops. The practical element of the course also includes written reports encompassing literature reviews of recent high impact nanotechnology research.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Massimilano Di Ventra, Stphane Evoy and James R. Heflin, Jr (2003)
Introduction to Nanoscale Science and Technology
, Springer, NY, USA
Geoffrey A. Ozin (2005)
Nanochemistry: A chemical Approach to Nanomaterials
, Royal Society of Chemistry
G. L. Hornyak, H. F. Tibbals, J. Dutta and J. J. Moore. (2008)
Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
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Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
matteo.lusi@ul.ie