Course detail

Nanotechnology

FCH-MCO_NANAcad. year: 2011/2012

The first part of lecture is aimed at technologies for preparation of nanostructures using "top-down" and "bottom-up" approaches and characterization of nanostructures using scanning probe microscopy. Next part is devoted to formed nanomaterials and their unique properties with respect to nanoparticles, fullerenes, nanotubes, nanocomposites, and next organic or inorganic nanostructured materials. Part of the lecture about nanobiology will introduce biomimetic nanostructures and biomolecular motors. Micro- and nano-electromechanic systems together with nanosystems for electronics and optoelectronics are next examples of wide application potential of nanotechnologies.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students acquire basic knowledge about nanotechnologies, characterization and application of nanostructured materials.

Prerequisites

Basic chemistry and physics.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Oral exam.

Course curriculum

1. Introduction / information sources
2. Nanolithography
3. Self-assembly and self-organization
4. Scanning probe microscopy
5. Nanoparticles
6. Carbon nanostructures
7. Nanostructured materials
8. Quantum wells, wires, and dots
9. Organic compounds and polymers
10. Nanobiology
11. Nanoelectromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS)
12. Nanoelectronics and nanooptoelectronics

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

A basic orientation in rapidly developing nanotechnologies is the aim of this lecture.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Literature is recommended at the beginning of the semester. Knowledge about the subject is tested by written test and oral exam.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Poole C. P., Owens F. J.: Introduction to Nanotechnology. Wiley-Interscience, New York 2003. (CS)
DiVentra M., Evoy S., Heflin J. R.: Introduction to Nanoscale Science and Technology. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Boston 2004. (CS)
Ying J. Y.: Nanostructured Materials. Academic Press, San Diego 2001. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NKCP_CHM Master's

    branch NKCO_CHM , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme NPCP_CHM Master's

    branch NPCO_CHM , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning

    branch CKCO_CZV , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

13 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer