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, as well as the main characterization techniques, together with some of the main applications of these materials. 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. This bibliographic work will count for 30% of the total evaluation of the course.
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 and physics, as well as in organic chemistry.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
The exam will be written. It will be organized on the campus site. In the event that access at the campus is prohibited, the exam will then be organized remotely via the e-campus platform. All the details of the practical modalities of this remote exam will be available on this e-campus platform. If the scheduled face-to-face exam must be organized remotely, students will be notified of this change by email, which must be consulted until the day before the exam date.
Recommended or required readings
Copy of the slides is available
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
Any session :
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
- Remote
written exam ( open-ended questions )
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
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