CHEM ENG 776 / Soft Matter Thin Films and Surface Characterization Techniques

3 unit(s)

E. Cranston

An introduction to polymer thin films, self-assembled structures and soft nano/bio materials with focus on modern characterization techniques suitable for interdisciplinary materials science research. Includes lab demonstrations and data collection on state-of-the-art equipment available at McMaster, data processing and modelling. Discussions of pioneering work, instrument design and current literature in the field.