Nanotechnology

6 subjects · 11 chapters · 44 topics

1. 01

   Introduction to the Nanoscale

   1.1 Fundamentals

   • What changes at the nanoscale
   • Surface area to volume ratio
   • Quantum confinement
   • History and milestones

   1.2 Nanomaterials

   • Nanoparticles and quantum dots
   • Nanotubes and nanowires
   • Graphene and 2D materials
   • Nanocomposites
2. 02

   Synthesis

   2.1 Top-down methods

   • Lithography
   • Ball milling
   • Etching
   • Limitations of top-down

   2.2 Bottom-up methods

   • Sol-gel synthesis
   • Chemical vapour deposition
   • Self-assembly
   • Green synthesis routes
3. 03

   Characterisation

   3.1 Microscopy

   • Scanning electron microscopy
   • Transmission electron microscopy
   • Atomic force microscopy
   • Sample preparation

   3.2 Spectroscopy and diffraction

   • X-ray diffraction
   • UV-visible and FTIR spectroscopy
   • Raman spectroscopy
   • Particle size analysis
4. 04

   Properties and Applications

   4.1 Properties

   • Optical properties
   • Electrical and thermal behaviour
   • Mechanical strength
   • Catalytic activity

   4.2 Applications

   • Nanoelectronics
   • Nanomedicine and drug delivery
   • Energy: solar cells and batteries
   • Water treatment and environment
5. 05

   Safety and Society

   5.1 Nanotoxicology

   • Exposure routes
   • Toxicity assessment
   • Laboratory handling and disposal
   • Regulation and standards

   5.2 Commercialisation

   • From lab to product
   • Scale-up challenges
   • Intellectual property
   • Market outlook
6. 06

   Project

   6.1 Research project

   • Literature review
   • Synthesis or simulation plan
   • Characterisation and analysis
   • Presentation of findings