Learning Outcomes
With the successful completion of the course, the students should be able to:
-understand the peculiarities and the behavior of nanomaterials and nanostructures
-understand the broad spectrum of phenomena and applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to nanostructures, nanomaterials and soft matter. Modern techniques for the characterization of nanostructures and nanomaterials. Bulk phases vs. interfaces and interphases. Theory of wetting phenomena. Preparation and characterization of superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic surfaces. Introduction to biomimetic and supramolecular chemistry. Association colloids. Modern applications of nanomaterials and colloids and perspectives in soft matter developments and applications.
Keywords
Interfaces, nanosystems, colloids, superhydrophobicity, self-assembly
Additional bibliography for study
J. Berg, An Introduction to Interfaces and Colloids, The bridge to Nanoscience, World Scientific, New Jersey, 2012
Ch. Poole and F. Owens, Introduction to Nanotechnology, Wiley-Interscience, New York, 2003