NANO 4313 - Introduction to Material Science

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: NANO 3320 Introduction to Nanoscience II Lecture and NANO 3120 Introduction to Nanoscience II Lab
This course introduces the material science of nanomaterials to the students. The course aims at introducing the physical properties of metals, ceramics polymers and composites and the correlation with their internal structures (on atomic, molecular, crystalline, micro- and macro- scales) and operational conditions (mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical and magnetic). Fundamentals of crystallography, and practice of methods to study material structure and symmetry. Introduction of nanomaterials with a special emphasis on the importance of surface, size, shape, self-assembly, defects and application of nanomaterials. An overview of synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles, nanocomposites and hierarchical materials with nanoscale features. The course will also provide the students with necessary background for understanding various nanomaterials characterization techniques, such as including X-ray and electron diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microcopy, neutron and X-ray scattering and diffraction, crystal structure analysis, electron microscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).

Upon completion of the course, students will,

Explain the physical properties of metals, ceramics polymers and composites
Identify the correlation of physical properties of materials with their internal structures
Explain the operational conditions (mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical and magnetic)
Exemplify the different crystal structures
Explain the characterization methods to define different crystal structures
State the difference between bulk and nano materials and their properties.
Describe the important concepts of nanomaterials.
Explain the formation of nanoparticles and mesoporous materials.
Describe different self-assembly processes used in nanomaterials preparation.