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CHEM40870

Academic Year 2024/2025

Nanomaterials Chemistry (CHEM40870)

Subject:
Chemistry
College:
Science
School:
Chemistry
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
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 an introduction to 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 for the preparation of spherical nanoparticles
Nanomaterial types: metal, semiconductor, insulators, magnetic materials
Techniques for characterizing and manipulating the nanoscale
Electronic and optical properties of nanomaterials and nanoparticles
Self-assembly processes

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;
• Be familiar with techniques used to modify and purify nanomaterials;
• Have knowledge of the techniques used to characterise nanomaterials;
• Have a knowledge of material dependent properties tuneable through synthetic design and modification.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

72

Lectures

27

Tutorial

4

Seminar (or Webinar)

2

Conversation Class

3

Total

108


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The approach to teaching and learning in this module is primarily through lectures with some workshops used to facilitate training in imaging methods and in data treatment. In addition, individual student nanomaterial pitches, highlighting the properties and application of a particular nanomaterial, are delivered to the whole class as an additional form of learning.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Stage 2 and Stage 3 core modules in Chemistry Degree programme or equivalent


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
CHEM40770 - Nanochemistry, taught MSc


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): Written 2 hour send of trimester exam End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
80
No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: First problem sheet Week 4 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
6.67
No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Second problem sheet Week 8 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
6.67
No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Third problem sheet Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
6.66
No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

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

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• 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
Professor Gareth Redmond Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Liam Jowett Tutor

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