CH5717 Nanostructured Materials

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

10

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

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Module coordinator

Prof M Buck

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Module Staff

Prof W Zhou, Prof M Buck

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Module description

This module will introduce the concepts and science behind the design and synthesis of a wide range of nanostructures and the application of these structures in functional materials and devices. The relationship between nanoscale structure and composition and macroscale properties and behaviour will be emphasised. Structures will be classified and introduced in terms of their number of dimensions: clusters, nanoparticles and quantum dots (0-D); nanotubes, nanowires and nanorods (1-D); nanosheets and films (2-D); and porous crystals, mesoporous structures and metal-organic frameworks (3-D). Other specific topics will include the science of clusters, molecular assemblies and assemblies of nanostructures. Novel carbon based materials, including simple and functionalised fullerenes, carbon nanotubes and graphene and related materials will be described and their physical and chemical properties related to their structure and bonding. Advanced characterisation techniques and applications related to nanotechnology, MEMs, biomaterials, catalysis, and optical and magnetic devices will be addressed.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS CH2501 AND PASS CH2701

Assessment pattern

2-hour Written Examination = 100%

Re-assessment

Oral Re-assessment = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 - 3 lectures per week over 9 - 10 weeks (within Weeks 1-11) and 2 - 3 tutorials in total.

Scheduled learning hours

150

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

50

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Appreciate the concepts of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
  • Understand how properties of materials are affected by a change in dimensions.
  • Know about the synthesis of nanomaterials involving top-down and bottom-up strategies
  • Know the principles of nanomaterials characterization techniques
  • Be aware health and safety issues related to nanomaterials