CHEM40711 10 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 4 Cinzia Casiraghi Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 <div><div><p><strong>This course unit detail provides the framework for delivery in 21/22&nbsp;and may be subject to change due to any additional Covid-19 impact. &nbsp;</strong></p><p>The unit is divided into 3 parts, given by different lecturers.</p><p>Part 1.</p><ul> <li>Fundamental of quantum mechanics: how size and dimensionality affect the properties of nanomaterials.</li> <li>2D materials: graphene. Overview on synthesis, properties and applications.</li> <li>Graphene derivatives. Overview on synthesis, properties and applications.</li> <li>1D Carbon Nanotubes. Overview on synthesis, properties and applications</li></ul><p>Part 2.</p><ul> <li>State of the art in the nanofabrication technologies and focusing upon the interrelationship&nbsp; between process, resolution and materials aspects.</li> <li>Fabrication of Angstrom scale capillaries, one-atom thick 2D-fluidic devices</li> <li>Atomically precise synthesis of graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) and its derivatives</li> <li>The role of chemistry in the development of nanographene materials.</li></ul><p>Part 3.</p><ul> <li>Fundamentals of photoluminescence and electroluminescence from organic and inorganic materials.</li> <li>Light-Emitting Diodes (LED)</li> <li>Plasmonic: from fundamentals to manufacturing.</li></ul></div></div> <div><p><strong>This course unit detail provides the framework for delivery in 21/22&nbsp;and may be subject to change due to any additional Covid-19 impact.&nbsp; Please see Blackboard / course unit related emails for any further updates.</strong></p></div> <div><p>The unit aims to introduce the student to nanotechnology and nanomaterials, giving an overview on the approaches used for their synthesis and their structure-properties relations. The unit will in particular cover a selection of nanomaterials that are currently attracting strong technological interest, such as graphene and related structures and inorganic/organic materials for light emitting devices.</p></div> <div><p style="color: rgb(60, 60, 60); font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><em>On successful completion of the course students should be able to: </em></p><p style="color: rgb(60, 60, 60); font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><strong>Knowledge and understanding:</strong></p><ul style="color: rgb(60, 60, 60); font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> <li>Explain the relationship between chemical structure and the physicochemical properties of nanomaterials.</li> <li>Predict the electronic and optical properties of materials with different size and dimensionality using the quantum &nbsp;&nbsp; confinement model.</li> <li>Describe the structure and properties of one-atom-thick 2D materials, such as graphene including: the band structure of graphene; the relationship between edge structure and properties.</li> <li>Describe the synthetic approaches to make graphene-based nanomaterials, its derivatives and heterostructures composed of multiple materials.</li> <li>Describe and apply covalent functionalization for tuning the properties of graphene and produce different graphene derivatives.</li> <li>Describe the structure (e.g. diameter, chirality) and properties (optical, electronic) of carbon nanotubes</li> <li>Describe and compare methods for the synthesis of carbon nanotubes</li> <li>Describe the preparation and post-growth processing methods needed to use carbon nanotubes in practical applications</li> <li>Identify possible applications of different carbon nanostructures depending on their properties.</li> <li>Explain the various nanofabrication methods related to photolithography and soft lithography.</li> <li>Describe and understand the difference between photo- or electroluminescence from inorganic and organic materials.</li> <li>Identify suitable materials for applicatiion in quantum dot (QD) or Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLED)</li> <li>Describe and apply surface plasmon resonance in nanomanufacturing.</li></ul><p><strong>Intellectual Skills:</strong></p><ul> <li>Apply the relevant analytical methods to investigate nanoscale chemical phenomena.</li> <li>Perform calculations and data analysis to derive qualitative and quantitative information about the surface/interface.</li></ul></div> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div><ul> <li>Problem solving and numeracy skills</li> <li>Critical thinking and critical analysis</li></ul></div> <p>Weekly asynchronous activities followed by synchronous session with problem-based learning.</p> <p>Unseen Examination</p> 1 Written exam 100% <div><p>Feedback will be given in the interactive example classes, and the pre-exam Q&amp;A session before the end of the semester. Feedback on the exam performance will also be provided in line with school policy.</p></div> CHEM30112 Personalised Learning Unit 2 Pre-Requisite Recommended CHEM30122 Materials Chemistry Pre-Requisite Recommended N <div><div><p>Lecturers will direct students towards appropriate advanced texts.</p></div></div> Assessment written exam 2 Lectures 21 Tutorials 6 0 71