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.
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
Basis in physical chemistry and organic chemistry.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures and problem-based learning
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face
Recommended or required readings
Copy of the slides is available on e-Campus
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
Prof. Anne-Sophie Duwez asduwez@uliege.be
Prof. Christine Jérôme c.jerome@uliege.be
Dr Damien Sluysmans damien.sluysmans@uliege.be