Syllabi

Basic concepts and definitions of nanomaterials. Synthesis of nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes. Properties of nanomaterials based on quantum-confinement and surface-to-volume ratio. Scanning and electron probe technology for nanomaterials characterization. Application of nanomaterials. Societal impact of Nanotechnology. (PDF)

Quantitative Laboratory studies and measurements including (i) the synthesis of nanoparticles, (ii) the measurement of absorption, emission, and fluorescence of nanoparticles, (iii) the imaging of nanoparticles with atomic force microscopy, (iv) the stress testing of nanocomposites, and (v) the evaluation of ethical concerns for the performance of experiments with nanomaterials. (PDF)