2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

JUSH6720 Nanostructures, Nanopatterning and Nanomechanics

15 creditsClass Size: 25

Module manager: Dr Guenter Moebus
Email: g.moebus@sheffield.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2015/16

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

This module aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of nanostructures and their applications in nanoengineering as well as practical experience in methods of nanopatterning and nanocharacterisation.

The student will be able to:
- demonstrate the ability to reproduce a more advanced classification of low-dimensional objects
- demonstrate knowledge of types of nano objects from basic to more complex and rarer objects
- understanding of how the existence of unusual nano objects can be linked to their applications in nanoengineering
- acquire knowledge and understanding of methods for influencing nanostructures by top-down patterning approaches.

Syllabus

This module introduces nanostructures (free-standing nanoobjects or assemblies of these, or nanopores in porous materials), and methods of nanopatterning and nanocharacterisation (nanometrology, nanomechanical testing). There is particular emphasis on non-carbon-based nanotubes, composite nanotubes, nanowires and belts, and nanosticks and tips.

Also considered are 3-D framework nanostructures, including nanoporous materials, opal and inverse opal structures, and composite nanomaterials generated from these porous materials.

The nanopatterning methods introduced concentrate on focused ion beam, focused electron beam technology and mechanical imprint methods. For nanocharacterisation, advanced methods of electron microscopy and nanoindentation, scratch testing and other mechanical deformation-based methods on the nanoscale are introduced.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Laboratory	0	0.00	4.00
Lecture	18	1.00	18.00
Tutorial	2	1.00	2.00
Private study hours			126.00
Total Contact hours			24.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Reading, preparing for lectures, coursework.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

1 x 2,000 word essay, oral presentation, problem sheet.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Problem Sheet	.	25.00
Oral Presentation	.	25.00
Essay	2,000 words	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 14/04/2015

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