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CHEM40770

Academic Year 2025/2026

Nanochemistry (CHEM40770)

Subject:
Chemistry
College:
Science
School:
Chemistry
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
7.5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Dermot Brougham
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Course will provide a comprehensive overview of the core concepts, material properties and techniques relating to the application of chemistry to nanoscale science and technology.

The following topics will be explored:
Bottom up nanoscience
Synthetic methodologies: particles, nanowires, nanotubes
Nanomaterials: metal, semiconductor, insulators, magnetic materials
Techniques for characterizing and manipulating the nanoscale
Electronic and optical properties
Directed assembly
Applications of nanomaterials in ICT and life science domains

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, students should:
• Understand the basic principles of the bottom-up approach;
• Have knowledge and understanding of the main approaches in the synthesis of nanomaterials;
• Have knowledge of state of the art techniques used to modify and purify nanomaterials;
• Have knowledge of and understanding of the techniques used to characterise nanomaterials;
• Have a knowledge of material dependent properties tuneable through synthetic design and modification.
• Have conducted a thorough review on the development and application of nanomaterials in ICT and life science domains.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

27
Tutorial

4
Seminar (or Webinar)

2
Conversation Class

3
Autonomous Student Learning

114
Total

150

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Mixed delivery

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Primary degree in chemistry, physics or cognate discipline.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
CHEM40870 - Nanomaterials Chemistry


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): Written 2 hour end of trimester exam End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Graded No
53.33
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: First problem sheet Week 4 Graded No
4.45
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Second problem sheet Week 8 Graded No
4.45
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Third problem sheet Week 12 Graded No
4.44
 No
Report(s): Report on literature analysis Week 8 Graded No
26.66
 No
Viva Voce: Presentation on literature analysis Week 11 Graded No
6.67
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Demetra Achilleos Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Gil Lee Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Fri 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Tues 10:00 - 10:50
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