COURSE OBJECTIVE
Adoption of basic concepts of nanotechnology. Acquiring knowledge about the properties of nanomaterials. Introduction to methods of preparation and characterization of nanomaterials. Introduction to the most important types and applications of nanomaterials.
COURSE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Prof. dr. sc. Stanisalav Kurajica
1. Concepts of nanoscience and nanotechnology, molecular nanotechnology. History of Nanotechnology, Gordon E, Moore, Richard P. Feynman, Eric K. Drexler, R. Kurzweil. Nano-level phenomena: quantum effects, surface-to-volume ratio, dominance of electromagnetic forces.
2. Properties of nanomaterials: physical, mechanical, chemical, optical, electrical, magnetic. Tunneling effect, quantum confinement, quantum dots, nanostructure, magic numbers. Hall-Petch effect, superparamagnetism, giant magnetoresistance, lotus effect.
L.P.1. Determination of crystallite size by Scherrer method.
3. Characterization of nanomaterials. Scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope, scanning tunneling microscope, atomic force microscope.
L.P.2. Synthesis of silver nanoparticles.
4. Nanomanufacturing: top-down principle: photolithography, soft lithography, microcontact printing, nano-printing lithography, dip-pen nanolithography, mechanochemical synthesis, PVD, CVD.
L.P.3. Preparation of superparamagnetic nano-particles.
5. Nanomanufacturing: bottom-up principle: precipitation, crystallization, colloids, stabilization of colloidal solutions, solid suspensions, self-assembly, micelles, thin films, self-assembled monolayers, dendrimers, super-cells, sol-gel method. Nanomanipulation, contact and non-contact nanomanipulation. Nanomanipulation agents.
L.P.4. Sol-gel synthesis of SiO2 nanoparticles.
6. Trends in nanotechnology: Nanomaterials (nano-structured materials, smart materials, ageless materials), nanoproducts (electronics, medicine, environment, industrial technology). Nanorobots. Application potential of nanomaterials. Social acceptability of nanomaterials. Risks of nanotechnology. The future of nanotechnology.
7. I. partial Exam
Prof. dr. sc. Sanja Lučić Blagojevic
8. Carbon nanostructures; Fullerene - formation process, properties, reactivity, potential application; Carbon nanotubes - molecular and supramolecular structure, intrinsic properties, synthesis, purification, modification, application
9-10. Nanobiotechnology - Biomimicry nanostructures, interfaces with biological structures and functions; Biomolecular motors - MEMS and biomolecular motors, Motor protein operations and functions, Motor protein biotechnology, Science and engineering of molecular motors; Circuit engineering; Molecular engines in technological application
11. Nanocomposites - preparation, structure, properties
12. Molecular electronics - Possibilities and ways of preparation and research of molecular units, Molecular switches, transistors and similar elements, Electronics with DNA molecules; Single-electronic units
13. Nanoscale electronics and molecular electronics; Development of microelectronic units and technology, Structure and operations of MOS transistors, Scaling of transistor dimensions, Nanoscaled MOFSET transistors,
14. II. Partial exam
15. Seminar paper presentation
DEVELOPING GENERAL AND SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES OF STUDENTS
Knowledge of basic concepts of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Observing the differences in the properties of nano-materials and macro-materials and understanding the reasons for these differences. Knowledge of how to obtain nanomaterials on the principle of top-down and bottom-up. Knowledge of basic methods of nanomaterial characterization. Introduction to trends in nanotechnology.
STUDENTS 'TEACHING OBLIGATIONS AND THEIR PERFORMANCE
Students are encouraged to attend lectures and are required to attend laboratory exercises and partial exams.
Students are required to do a seminar paper.
CONDITIONS FOR OBTAINING SIGNATURES
Regular attendance at lectures and exercises.
Preparation of a seminar paper.
TEACHING METHODS
Classes will be held by oral presentation with a PowerPoint presentation. The exercises are of the laboratory type.
MANNER OF EXAMINATION
Two partial exams, written exam only if the student does not pass the partial exams. In addition to the success in the exams the entire student's work will be taken into account in the assessment.
METHOD OF MONITORING THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF COURSES
Student survey
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Explain individual properties of materials and understand the reasons for changes in material properties that occur at the nano-scale.
2. Understand ideas, concepts and techniques in the field of nanotechnology and be able to critically judge them.
3. Distinguish methods of preparation of nanomaterials top to bottom and bottom to top, understand these methods and be able to notice their advantages and disadvantages.
4. Analyze the role and apply knowledge of materials chemistry and engineering in nanotechnologies.
5. Explain the relationship between the structure and properties of nanobjects and integrated nanosystems
6. Describe different methods of characterization at the nano-level, know the principles of operation of these methods and their advantages and disadvantages.
7. Identify current limitations in the development of nanomaterials and ethical dilemmas that arise in the field of nanotechnology.
8. Demonstrate communication skills, ability to think critically and recognize the need for further learning.
LEARNING OUTCOMES AT PROGRAM LEVEL
1. Knowledge and understanding of elements of chemistry and materials engineering; structure, properties, production and use
2. Knowledge of different types of materials
3. Basic knowledge of advanced materials and technologies
4. Ability to work effectively and presentation of work in written and oral form
5. Awareness of the impact of chemistry and materials engineering on society in social and economic terms
6. Recognition of the need for further training
7. Ability to understand the techniques and methods applied in the production process and quality control and to notice their limitations
8. Ability to identify, define and solve problems in the field of chemistry and materials engineering
LITEARATURE
1.S. Kurajica, S. Lučić Blagojević, Uvod u nanotehnologiju, HDKI, 2017.
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