COURSES

Goals

The objective of the course is to introduce to students special properties of nanomaterials (nanoparticles, nanofibers, films, (aero-)gels, nanostructures) and with methods of their synthesis. The student will be able to select a suitable method of synthesis of a given nanomaterial, he will recognize experimental limitations, and advantages / disadvantages of a selected method. This objective is related to competences: - mastering of methods and techniques of synthesis of nanomaterials, - ability to carry out independent as well as team R&D work, - ability to use the knowledge in practice, - and partially also to the development of an integral way of thinking and the ability to communicate with experts from other disciplines and fields.

Curriculum

General introduction: - surface /volume ratio, - thermodynimcs, - grouping of nanomaterials: particles, nanofibers, films, (aero-)gels, nanostructures, - synthetic approaches (top-down, bottom-up). Synthesis of nanoparticles: - thermodynamics of nucleation, - homo- / heterogeneous nucleation, - growth of nanoparticles, kinetics, - agglomeracije, stabilization of particles, - chemical and physical methods of synthesis of particles. Deposition of thin films from vapour phase: - vacuum science and technology - substrates, surface energy, types of growth from vapour phase - nucleation, epitaxy, microstructure, - methods of vapour deposition, comparison. Solution deposition of thin films: - sol-gel, chemical solution deposition - substrates, nucleation layers - nucleation, crystallization, evolution of microstructure - Langmuir-Blodgett, - Methods, equipment Xerogels, aerogels. Nanostructures: physical, chemical methods. Methods of characterization of nanomaterials.