MATS6004
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
Students will develop the knowledge required to develop new strategies for designing advanced nanomaterials. Students will examine current and emerging research in advanced nanomaterials functionalisation strategies and their applications in engineering and/or related sectors. Students will investigate the ways functionalisation of nanomaterials could be improved by tailoring their band structures, surface features, and morphologies.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Explain the effect of different functional groups on the properties of advanced nanomaterials.
2. Employ strategies to monitor the progress group work tasks and provide feedback to peers on their work in a professional manner.
3. Investigate the structures, morphologies, functional groups in relation to physico-chemical properties of advanced nanomaterials.
4. Develop strategies to design materials for applications in various application domains including photocatalysis, energy, environmental and biological applications.
Content
- Physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials and quantum confinement effect
- Conductivity of nanomaterials
- Surface properties and surface functionalisation of nanomaterials
- Engineered nanomaterials such as composites and heterostructures synthesised by modifying the morphology and choosing different precursor compounds
- Basic concepts of the applications of advanced nanomaterials in different areas such as photocatalysis, batteries, supercapacitors and bio applications including biosensors, drug delivery systems and cancer therapy
- Team work in material science context
- Problem solving and critical thinking
Assumed knowledge
Fundamental knowledge of Chemistry or Physics or Chemical Engineering.
Assessment items
Report: Briefing Report
In Term Test: Midterm Exam
Project: Multifunctional Advanced Nanomaterials Project
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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