Duration
25h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
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 the nanotechnology by explaining the evolution of the properties of the materials in relation to their size. The course will describe the synthesis pathways to prepare various nanomaterials are developed, as well as the main characterization techniques, together with some of the main applications of these nanomaterials. Metallic nanoparticles, polymer nanoparticles for drug delivery, nanocomposites (polymer/clays, polymer/graphene and polymer/carbon nanotubes) and carbon nanotubes are deeply discussed. Electrochemical preparation and applications of polymers in electrochemical devices (mainly as electrode materials for lithium-ion battery applications) are also thouroughly described. A litterature survey on a recent research field will be asked for and will be complemented by a presentation by the student.
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 @uliege.be
Prof. Christine Jérôme 04/366.3491 c.jerome@uliege.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
Assessment subjects
Assessment methods
Contacts
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
Assessment subjects
Same as january session
Assessment methods
Oral remotely via lifesize or collaborate
Contacts
Prof. C. Detrembleur: email: christophe.detrembleur@uliege.be
Prof. C. Jérôme: email: c.jerome@uliege.be