PURPOSE
Understanding of the basic terms of nanotechnology. Comprehension of specific properties of nanomaterials. Getting insight in some selected areas of nanotechnology. Getting acquainted with the most important kinds of nanomaterials and nanoproducts and its applications. Awareness of the sociological aspects of nanotechnology.
THE CONTENTS OF THE COURSE:
Introduction. Concepts and definitions. History of nanotechnology.
Phenomena on nano-level, quantum effects, quantum confinement, tunnelling effect, surface to volume ratio, forces and motion on nano-level, structure on nano particles.
Properties on nano-level. Electrical properties, conductivity. Optical properties, quantum dots, surface plasmon resonance, optical properties of nanostructured surfaces. Magnetic properties, superparamagnetism, giant magnetoresistance. Thermal properties, heat capacity, thermal conductivity. Mechanical properties, Hall-Petch effect. Chemical properties, reactivity, corrosion, catalytic properties, toxicity, influence to environment. Surface properties. Lotos effect.
Nanoobjects. Structure, properties and application of some nanoobjects (carbon nanoobjects, quantum dots, quantum wires
Nanobiotechnology. Nanoobjects in nanobiotechnology. Nanobiosenzors. Drug delivery using nanoobjects. Molecular and cellular imaging with nanoobjects.
Nanoscale electronics. Transistor scaling, Nanoscaled MOFSET transistors. Resonant tunnelling diode, single-electron transistors. Molecular electronic devices. Quantum cellular automata. Organic light emitting diode.
Trends in nanotechnology. Nanomaterials, smart materials, ageless materials. Nanoproducts in industrial technology, medicine, electronics, environmental protection, other goods. Concept of nanorobots.
Sociological acceptance of nanomaterials. Risks of nanotechnology, Health, environment, economy, society. The potential of nanotechnology. Future of nanotechnology.
GENERAL AND SPECIFIC COMPETENCE:
Understanding the ideas, concepts and techniques in the area of nanotechnology. Describing certain properties of materials and understanding reasons for changing of materials properties occurring on nano-scale. Explaining some specific nanotechnology applications. Awareness of the sociological aspects of nanotechnology, risks and ethical issues in the field of nanotechnology. Perceiving the potentials of nanotechnology
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Attendance to all forms of teaching is obligatory, at least 75%.
Oral exam is possible only on the personal request and/or in special occasions.
FORMAT OF INSTRUCTION
Lectures (ex cathedra)
MONITORING STUDENT WORK
Lectures: Final exam (written)
MONITORING TEACHER WORK
Student survey
LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE COURSE LEVEL
1. to explain certain properties of materials and to understand reasons for changing of materials properties occurring on nano-scale
2. to compare and judge critically the ideas, concepts and techniques in the area of nanotechnology
3. to explain connection between structure and properties of nanoobjects and integrated nanosystems
4. to perceive current limitations in the development of nanomaterials end ethical scruples appearing in the field of nanotechnology
5. to demonstrate communication skills and the ability of critical thinking and to elaborate the way and possibilities for further education
LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE STUDY PROGRAMME LEVEL
1. to integrate scientific principles of materials science and engineering: structure, properties, processing and application of materials
2. to relate expert knowledge in materials science and engineering with awareness of its societal, economic and environmental impacts
3. to analyse information from various sources
4. to interrelate results from various methods with scientific literature in order to interpret them as well as possible
5. to explain results of their work to non-experts, experts in other fields and international partners
COMPULSORY LITERATURE
1. J. Ramsden, Nanotechnology, Ventus Publishing, 2009.
2. S. Kurajica, S. Lučić Blagojević, Intro to nano, Handouts, 2017.
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