Introduction to Nanotechnology 1200-2MON1Z
Great strides here been made In the recent years In the New field of nanotechnology In a short span of time.
This progress has been propelled by nanotechnology applications in fields as varied as electronics to biomedicine, encompassing within it, fields of optics, quantum computers, memory storage devices, energy efficient products, cosmetics, aerospace, catalysis, biological and chemical sensors, secury applications etc. The nanotechnology has already reached, with more than 500 products in the market, the commercial exploration stage. This introductory lecture will present and explain the basic terms including nanomaterials production, characterization, and manipulation. Nanomaterials generated interest because of their size dependent physical and chemical properties. Thus, the various production techniques of nanomaterials will be characterized. Characterization techniques will also be revived, including UV, IR and Raman spectroscopy, AFM and STM techniques etc.
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Learning outcomes
After the lecture a student has gained the basic knowledge concerning various aspects of nanotechnology. He is able to describe a history, current status and the perspectives of nanotechnology. He knows how to produce and characterize the nanomaterials and what are their applications. He is aware of the current problems of nanotechnology which hamper its broader aplplication, including health hazard aspects. He can identify and characterize the most important nanotechnology materials, including carbon nanostructures (fullerenes, nanotubes and graphene) and nanorods.
Assessment criteria
The written test and oral presentation.
Practical placement
None
Bibliography
1. „Nanotechnologie”, red. R.W. Kelsall i in., wyd. PWN 2008
2. „Nanorurki i nanotechnologie”, red. A. Mazurkiewicz, wyd. Instytutu Technologii Eksploatacji, Radom 2007
3. „Nanorurki węglowe”, A.Huczko, wyd. BEL Studio Sp. z o.o., Warszawa 2004
4. „Fulereny. 20 lat później”, A.Huczko, M.Bystrzejewski, wyd. UW, Warszawa 2007
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