MATS6005
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course focus on the applications of nanomaterials to real-world problems. Students investigate the development of nanomaterials in the area of energy and the environment including: secondary batteries, capacitors, solar cells, fuel cells, and gas capture, contaminant removal, water purification and sensing etc. Students will compare and contrast the requirements for developing advanced nanomaterials across both domains and apply this knowledge to a real-world problem.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Explain how advanced nanomaterials are engineered to fulfil different functional requirements of stakeholders and end users.
2. Assess and anticipate the long-term impact of advanced materials on the environment and society
3. Design a solution based on nanomaterial technology in response to a given need in the field of energy and environment.
4. Organise, present, and integrate written and graphical communication in effective engaging manner.
Content
- Secondary batteries
- Capacitors (electro double layer capacitors, supercapacitors, and multilayer ceramic capacitors)
- Solar cells
- Photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and heterocatalysis
- Fuel cell and hydrogen storage
- Thermoelectric devices
- Gas capture
- Removal of contaminants
- Water purification
- Sensors
- Digital literacy
- Synthesising Literature
- Persuasive written communication
Assumed knowledge
Fundamental knowledge of Chemistry or Physics or Chemical Engineering.
Assessment items
Quiz: Quizzes (x4)
Project: Design Proposal
Essay: Opinion piece for the Conversation (multi-media)
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-3
- Face to Face On Campus 2 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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