Entry requirements

60 credits within science/engineering. Participation in Quantum chemistry or in Quantum mechanics and Chemical bonding II. Materials chemistry and Solid state physics can be read at the same time.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• explain how the size can influence the particle morphology, crystal structure, reactivity and selected physical properties,
• identify synthesis methods specific methods for 0D, 1D and 2D nanomaterials and porous materials,
• elaborate which characterization methods can be used to quantify particle composition and morphology,
• discuss ethical aspects as well as healt and environmental hazards related to the synthesis, use, recycling and disposal of nanomaterials,
• summarise and present results from the scientific literature through written and oral presentations.

Content

Concept "nanomaterial" and "nanoparticle", influence of surface area and surface energy on the reactivity and crystal habit, control of composition and morphology, influence of limited size on physical properties. Ethical aspects, health and environmental aspects during the lifetime of nanomaterials will be discussed and problematized. Information search in databases.

Instruction

Lectures, exercises, and project work. The project work will be carried out in groups, where each student group will be assigned a literature study.

Assessment

Written examination (4 credits). Written and oral presentation of projekt work (1 credit).