IDENTIFYING DATA 2010_11
Subject (*) NANOTECHNOLOGY Code 205151101
Study programme
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (2006)
 Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
5 Compulsory First Only annual
Language
Anglès
Department Enginyeria Química
Química Analítica i Química Orgànica
Coordinator
RIUS FERRÚS, FRANCISCO JAVIER
 E-mail f.diaz@urv.cat
fxavier.rius@urv.cat
mariacinta.pujol@urv.cat
ciara.osullivan@urv.cat
joanjosep.carvajal@urv.cat
Lecturers
DÍAZ GONZÁLEZ, FRANCISCO MANUEL
RIUS FERRÚS, FRANCISCO JAVIER
PUJOL BAIGES, MARIA CINTA
O'SULLIVAN ., CIARA
CARVAJAL MARTÍ, JOAN JOSEP
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General description and relevant information The overall objective of this subject is to introduce the basics of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, the processes for obtaining and processing nanomaterials, properties at the nanoscopic scale and the main applications of nanosystems.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
  Research
  AR1 General knowledge of the relevant materials in the field of Nanotechnology.
  AR2 Understanding the properties related to the size of the nanostructures and methods of production, stabilization and biofunctionalization.
  AR3 General knowledge of the most important techniques of nanofabrication and characterization of nanostructures.
  AR4 Overview of the main fields of application of nanomaterials, emphasizing those that currently have higher social impact: nanobiomedecine, nanoelectronics, nanoenergy, among others.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
  Research
  BR8 Capacity to learn.
  BR10 Critical abilities: analysis and syntesis.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear
  Common
  Research
  CR2 Dominar l’expressió i la comprensió de, pel cap baix, un idioma estranger.
  CR5 Ability to communicate with experts of other professional fields.

Learning aims
Objectives Competences
Acquiring general knowledge of relevant materials in the field of Nanotechnology. AR1
Understanding the properties related to the size of the nanostructures and methods of production, stabilization and biofunctionalitzation. AR2
 BR8
 CR2
Acquiring a general knowledge about the most important techniques of nanofabrication and characterization of nanostructures. AR3
Overview of the main fields of application of nanomaterials, emphasizing those that currently have higher social impact: nanobiomedecine, nanoelectronics, nanoenergy, among others. AR4
 BR10
 CR5

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Tema 1. Nanomaterials vs. macroscopic materials. Historical perspective. Nanoparticles. Carbon nanotubes. Nanocomposites. Nanostructured materials: thin layers, multilayers, Nanowires, nanobelts, nanotubes, quantum dots, etc.
Tema 2. Nanofabrication techniques. Chemical methods. Growth of layers using physical methods. Top-down techniques. Bottom-up techniques. Pattern techniques.
Tema 3. Characterization techniques. Microscopic electronic proximity techniques and others. Analysis of surfaces. Complementary techniques.
Tema 4. Nanoelectronics. Nanoelectronic semiconducting devices: quantum wires and dots. Nano-and micro-electromechanical systems. Spintronics spin valves. Molecular electronics: organic semiconductors, molecular switches and interconnectors.
Tema 5. Nano-optics: Detection of light in nanostructures: SNOM. Optical quantum wells and wires. Periodic nanostructures.
Tema 6. Nanomaterials and energy. Nanoparticles and catalysis. Nanomaterials for batteries and supercapacitors. Fuel cells. Solar cell panels.
Tema 7. Supramolecular chemistry. Nature of supramolecular interactions. Supramolecular devices. Molecular recognition and molecular receptors.
Tema 8. Nanobiotechnology. Nanomanipulation: AFM and optical tweezers. Micro and nanoarrays. Nanoparticles and dendrimers.
Tema 9. Nanomaterials and medicine. Tissue engineering: functional polymers, nanocomposites polymer / inorganic bioactive nanomaterials, nanostructured skeletons.
Tema 10. Application of Nanobiotechnology to diagnosis. Biosensors. Lab-on-a-chip. Improved contrast in MRI.
Tema 11. Application of Nanobiotechnology in therapy. Drug delivery using nanoparticles and dendrimers. Intracellular biology traffic.
Tema 12. Social impact of Nanotechnology. Future Perspectives. Biocompatibility and toxicity. Environment.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours Hours outside the classroom (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 0 1
 
Lecture
20 40 60
Presentations / expositions
5 10 15
Problem solving, classroom exercises
10 10 20
Assignments
5 10 15
 
Personal tuition
8 0 8
 
Extended-answer tests
6 0 6
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Presentation of the lecturers. Presentation of the subject: its objectives, contents, bibliography, evaluation forms, etc.
Lecture Description of the topic contents by the lecturer. He will Frequently ask questions to students so as they participate actively
Presentations / expositions Presentation and public defence in class of a written report made by students, either individually or in groups.
Problem solving, classroom exercises Problem solving, classroom exercises formulation, analysis, discussion and resolution of problems or exercises. The student has worked the problems beforehand and the discussion is in class.
Assignments The students should develop a topic in depth. These works have a direct relationship with the contents taught in class.

Personalized attention
 
Personal tuition
Description
Meetings with students either individually or in small groups to answer questions, indicate areas of improvement and guide the overall development of the subject.

Assessment
  Description Weight
Presentations / expositions Presentation and public defence in class of a report written by students either individually or in groups 15
Problem solving, classroom exercises Formulation, analysis, discussion and resolution of problems or exercises. The student has worked out these problems beforehand and the discussion is in class. 20
Assignments Working in depth a topic by the student. These works have a direct relationship with the content taught in class.
 15
Extended-answer tests Tests in which the student must explain concepts and solve problems. It is important to be able to communicate properly. 50
 
Other comments and second exam session

Sources of information

Basic Charles P. Poole, Frank J. Owens Hoboken, Introduction to nanotechnology, Wiley, 2003
Geoffrey A. Ozin and André C. Arsenault, Nanochemistry: a chemical approach to nanomaterials, RSC Publishing, 2005
Christof M. Niemeyer and Chad A. Mirkin Weinheim (eds.), Nanobiotechnology: concepts, applications and perspectives, Wiley-VCH, 2004
Barbara Karn et al. (eds.), Nanotechnology and the environment: applications and implications, Oxford University Press, 2004
, Encyclopedia of nanoscience and nanotechnology, ,

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