2017-2018 / CHIM0088-1

Nanomaterials, principles of synthesis and application

Duration

15h Th

Number of credits

 Master in chemistry (120 ECTS)2 crédits 
 Specialised master in nanotechnology2 crédits 

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

Learning unit 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 learning unit

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