MATLS 4FF3 - Synthesis, Applications and Environmental Impact of Nanomaterials

3 unit(s)

Synthesis routes for nanomaterials, bottom-up and top-down approaches, green chemistry methods, properties of materials: carbon nanotubes, nanoparticles, quantum dots. Environmental and health impact of nanomaterials.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above in any Materials Engineering, Engineering Physics or Chemistry; or permission of the department.
Offered on an irregular rotation basis.