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NT 501 Fundamentals of Nanoscience 3 Credits
Scaling laws at the nanoscale, atomic structure, zero-, one-, two dimensional materials and bandgaps. Nanothermodynamics, small system thermodynamics - Hill Theory, fluctuations, brownian motion and diffusion equation. Bonding at the nanoscale, electrostatic forces, Interparticle forces – colloids, hydrogen bonding, Van der Waals interactions and the hydrophobic effect. Nanoelectronics, electrons in nanostructures and quantum effects, molecular electronics. Nano-optics, interactions of light with matter and quantum dots. Nanomagnetism and characteristics of nanomagnetic systems. Mechanics at nanoscale, stress fields, and surface energy, the liquid state and capillarity. Surfaces and interface effects, wetting on textured surfaces, adhesion and friction, VdW Forces. Driving forces for self assembly; micelle properties and introduction to supramolecular design.
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Fall 2013-2014 Fundamentals of Nanoscience 3
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ECTS Credit: 6 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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NT 502 Micro/ Nanofabrication 3 Credits
This module covers i) the fundamentals of shaping materials at micro and nanoscale (e.g, diffusion, etching, and oxidation), ii) lithography, material deposition, pattern transfer, and metrology, iii) charged particles lithography (e.g., e-beam and focused ion beam lithography), iv) scanning probe microscopy-based fabrication techniques (e.g., dip-pen nanolithography and nanografting), v) nanoimprint lithography and step-and-flash lithography, vi) unconventional fabrication techniques (e.g., nanoskiving and nanosphere lithography), vii) self-assembly, templated/directed self-assembly and soft-lithography, viii) bulk and surface micromachining, and ix) 3D printing. The module will also pay specific attention to the applications of micro/nanofabricated devices.
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Spring 2013-2014 Micro/ Nanofabrication 3
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ECTS Credit: 6 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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NT 503 Industrial Applications of Nanotechnology 3 Credits
Nanotechnology is affecting every aspect of our lives. In this module, we will explore the applications of nanotechnologies in various industrial sectors, merging the needs for innovation at each sector and the enabling aspect of nanotechnologies afforded by the control and measurement afforded at atomic levels. The sectors to be reviewed are: health and biomedical science, energy, environment and water, electronic, aerospace, defense, automotive, food and beverages including agriculture, construction and structural materials, cosmetics, and textiles and sports. We will use examples of successful and unsuccessful products and the transition from research and development to commercialization. We will also explore the impact of nanotechnologies on the consumer and the society.
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Fall 2013-2014 Industrial Applications of Nanotechnology 3
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ECTS Credit: 6 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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NT 504 Economics, Politics and Ethics of Nanotechnology 3 Credits
Nanotechnology is not only a technical issue, but there are also economic, political and ethical dimensions of it. This module aims to provide a multi-dimensional perspective on nanotechnology. The module is designed in 3 parts; (1) commercialization of nanotechnology in the user markets, (2) health, safety and environmental (HSE) impacts of nanotechnology, and (3) national policies towards nanotechnology. National nanotechnology policies of particular developed (US, UK, Germany, Japan, South Korea etc.) and developing countries (China, India, Israel, Iran etc.) will be discussed in various dimensions such as the entire system and its actors, strategic focus areas, governance mechanisms, intermediary agencies, R&D support policies, budget allocation, commercialization strategies and HSE policies.
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Spring 2013-2014 Economics, Politics and Ethics of Nanotechnology 3
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ECTS Credit: 6 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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NT 505 Characterization of Nanomaterials 3 Credits
The students will learn the fundamentals of nanomaterials characterization and data interpretation by hands-on experiments and lectures. Some of the methods to be covered are x-ray spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, electron microscopy, and atomic force microscopy; there will also be sections on device characterization and hybrid materials. The students who would like to further develop their characterization knowledge are advised to take the continuation modules on materials characterization such as electron microscopy and thermal characterization.
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Fall 2013-2014 Characterization of Nanomaterials 3
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ECTS Credit: 6 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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NT 506 Advanced Characterization in Nanotechnology 3 Credits
This module covers theoretical basics of commonly used advanced materials characterization techniques and case studies of their applications. For each technique a demo session will be given where the working principles of the equipment will be demonstrated, structural and functional materials will be characterized. Focused ion beam imaging, nuclear magnetic resonance and micro-computed tomography are among the techniques that will be covered.
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Spring 2013-2014 Advanced Characterization in Nanotechnology 3
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ECTS Credit: 6 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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NT 508 Coating and Synthesis in Nanotechnology 3 Credits
This course covers chemical processes for the synthesis of various nanomaterials and fabrication of nanostructured or nano-scale coatings. Different chemical processes for the synthesis of various nanomaterials including inorganic nanoparticles, metal-oxide nanoparticles, carbon nanomaterials, nano-porous materials, bio-inspired nanomaterials, polymeric nanomaterials and quantum dots will be covered in detail. In addition, various chemical and fabrication methods to obtain nanostructured or nano-scale coatings such as layer-by-layer, Langmuir–Blodgett and various deposition techniques such as chemical vapor, physical vapor and atomic layer deposition will be covered. Finally, students will gain hands-on-experience on the synthesis and characterization of selected nanoparticles in the laboratory.
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Summer 2013-2014 Coating and Synthesis in Nanotechnology 3
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ECTS Credit: 6 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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NT 512 Applications of Nanomaterials in Energy 3 Credits
This course provides details of a variety of nanomaterials used for energy production, storage and conversion. This course will emphasize the relationship between fundamental materials properties, electrochemistry and different energy systems as well. This course will focus on both fundamental principles of electrochemistry, batteries, capacitors, energy storage and transduction via nanosystems, fuel cells, microfluidics, artifical muscles and applications of nanomaterials in these energy systems.
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Summer 2013-2014 Applications of Nanomaterials in Energy 3
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ECTS Credit: 6 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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NT 546 Advanced Materials Characterization 3 Credits
This elective course is designed to introduce the students to advanced characterization techniques; the theory behind the operating principle, the instrumentation and the application areas, given as case studies. The techniques to be covered will include focused ion beam, nuclear magnetic resonance and raman spectroscopy.
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ECTS Credit: 6 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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NT 592 Project Course 0 Credit
The students are expected to apply the knowledge that they gained during the master program education and after completing 10 modules, in a project designed with scientific approach, and under the supervision of a project advisor assigned for their project.
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Fall 2014-2015 Project Course 0
Summer 2013-2014 Project Course 0
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ECTS Credit: 7 ECTS (7 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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