Study Programmes 2015-2016
CHIM0088-1  
Nanomaterials, principles of synthesis and application
Duration :
15h Th
Number of credits :
Master in chemistry (120 ECTS)2
Master in chemistry (120 ECTS)2
Master in chemistry (120 ECTS)2
Master in chemistry (120 ECTS)2
Specialised master in nanotechnology2
Lecturer :
Christophe Detrembleur
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
The first part of this course aims at introducing the basis of nanotechnology. The second part is devoted to the preparation of different nanomaterials and to their applications. Metallic nanoparticles and their supramolecular organisation, nanoparticles for drug delivery, nanocomposites (clay/polymer) and carbon nanotubes are discussed in this part.
Learning outcomes of the course :
This course aims at introducing the nanotechnology and at discussing its impact on the development of improved materials. This cours might be totally in English.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Course entitled "Macromolecular Chemistry" (Prof. R. Jérôme) in 2nd licence in chemistry sciences.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
8 courses of 2h each on the first quadrimester
Recommended or required readings :
The copy of the slides will be available to the students. These copies will be in french and/or english. The lecture will be in English or in French.
Assessment methods and criteria :
Written exam (half a day)
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
Dr. C. Detrembleur
Institut de Chimie, Bât. B6a - 4000 Liège 1 (Sart-Tilman)
Tél. : 04/3663465
e-mail : christophe.detrembleur@ulg.ac.be