Nanomaterials in Energy and Environmental Applications

5 credits

Syllabus, Master's level, 1TM548

A revised version of the syllabus is available.
Code
1TM548
Education cycle
Second cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
Materials Engineering A1N, Technology A1N
Grading system
Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
Finalised by
The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 23 June 2011
Responsible department
Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Entry requirements

120 credits including 40 credits in technology/physics/chemistry.

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course the student should be able to:

  • explain the possibility of nanomaterials to contribute to more efficient engineering designs in terms of energy and environment,
  • discuss different techniques for producing nanomaterials,
  • exemplify nanomaterials that require clean room environment for their synthesis and nanomaterials which can be synthesised using conventional laboratory techniques
  • desig a nanomaterial for a complex enginnering system where nanoscale properties are of importance,
  • use literature surveys to find production techniques that allow realisation of new ideas for nanomaterials.

Content

Nanomaterials have revolutionised our lives. They can be made by adding nanoscale components into existing materials or by designing them on their own. This course will present nanomaterials for a number of different applications related to for example energy and water purifying techniques, to show the multidisciplinary possibilities of nanomaterials. Production routes, analytical techniques and the fundamental physical and chemical principles related to nanomaterials will be discussed.

Instruction

Lectures, laboratory work, group assignment.

Assessment

Oral exam. Mandatory laboratory work and group assignment.

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