2017-2018 / CHIM9230-1

Nanomaterials, (electro)synthesis and applications

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

 Master in chemistry (120 ECTS) (FAME - Erasmus mundus)4 crédits 
 Master in physics (120 ECTS) (FAME - Erasmus mundus)4 crédits 

Lecturer

Christophe Detrembleur, Christine Jérôme

Coordinator

Christophe Detrembleur

Language(s) of instruction

English 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 course aims at giving the basis of nanotechnology by explaining the evolution of the properties of materials in relation to their size. In thesecond part of the course, the synthesis pathways to prepare nanomaterials are developed, together with their applications. Metallic nanoparticles, polymer nanoparticles for drug delivery, polymer/clays and polymer/carbon nanotubes nanocomposites are deeply discussed. Electrochemical preparation and applications of conjugated polymers in electrochemical devices are also thouroughly described.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The course is an introduction to nanotechnology and shows the impact on the development of novel materials with high performances. This course is given in English.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Basics in macromolecular chemistry

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Face-to-face

Recommended or required readings

Copy of the slides is available

Assessment methods and criteria

Written exam with opened questions

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Cerm, Institut de Chimie, B6a, Sart-Tilman

Dr. Christophe Detrembleur 04/366.3465 christophe.detrembleur @ulg.ac.be

Prof. Christine Jérôme 04/366.3491 c.jerome@ulg.ac.be