2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CHEM5702M Properties and Applications of (Nano)Materials
15 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Dr Paul Thornton
Email: p.d.thornton@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
Pre-requisite qualifications
A bachelor degree with a 2:2 (hons) in engineering, a physical science or mathematics. Relevant professional qualifications and experience may also be considered.All applicants will need to have GCSE English Language at grade C or above, or an appropriate English language qualification.
Co-requisites
| CAPE5000M | Research Project (MSc) |
| CAPE5270M | |
| CAPE5705M | Phase Transformations and Microstructural Control |
| CAPE5730M | Materials Selection and Failure Analysis |
| CAPE5750M | Materials Structures and Characterisation |
This module is mutually exclusive with
| CHEM3211 | Properties and Applications of Materials |
| CHEM5600M | Advanced Topics in Chemistry 60 Credit |
| CHEM5601M | Advanced Topics in Medicinal Chemistry 60 Credit |
| CHEM5602M | Advanced Topics in Chemical Biology (40 Credit) |
| CHEM5603M | Advanced Topics in Chemical Biology (30 Credit) |
| CHEM5604M | Advanced Topics in Chemistry (40 Credit) |
| CHEM5605M | Advanced Topics in Chemistry (30 Credit) |
| CHEM5606M | Advanced Topics in Chemistry (20 Credit) |
| CHEM5607M | Advanced Topics in Chemistry (10 Credits) |
| CHEM5608M | Advanced Topics in Chemistry (15 Credits) |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module combines inorganic solid state materials and inorganic nanomaterials to showcase two research-intense topics within the chemical sciences. Initially, nanomaterials chemistry will be introduced (semester 1) with assessment by coursework (essay). Secondly, the diversity of inorganic solid state materials, and the role different structural features have in defining the properties and applications of different materials will be featured (semester 2, assessment by examination and coursework). Global structural features will be considered, with a focus on illustrative examples of materials that highlight structure-property relationships and that represent an overview of the important classes of advanced materials found in real world products.Objectives
The module will enable students to gain a knowledge and understanding of the fundamental structural chemistry which controls the properties of a material, the different properties inorganic solid state materials can have, the structures and properties of different classes of solid state materials, and how these properties can be exploited in real world applications. Additionally, students will acquire an understanding of a range of contemporary nanomaterials, including their unique properties, and the wide-range of applications to which nanomaterials are applied.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
(i) demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the fundamental structural chemistry which controls the properties of a material.
(ii) understand the different types of properties materials can exhibit and be able to link these back to structure.
(iii) recognise the different structures and properties of a range of different classes of solid state materials.
(iv) understand the structure-property relationships in such materials and how these can be utilised in applications.
(v) the classification, the underpinning principles, the preparation methods and the biomedical applications of the following nanomaterials:
(1) zero-dimension particles: quantum dot, metal nanoparticles and nanorod;
(2) one-dimension materials: nanowires and carbon nanotubes;
(3) two-dimensional organised molecular thin films: Langmuir-Blodgett films, self-assembled monolayers and layer-by-layer assembled films.
(vi) An introduction to scanning probe microscopy and soft lithography.
Syllabus
Linking the global structure of solids to the properties of a material:
Bonding and band structure (metals and other materials), defects and doping, vacancies and migration of ions through solids. Overview of how the above relate to conductivity, superconductivity, capacitance, optical and mechanical properties. Nanomaterials – the effect of extreme size on properties.
Advanced materials and applications:
Solid state inorganic materials; Inorganic solids – superconductivity (superconductors), magnetism (solid state magnetic switches). Ceramics and glasses – Non-linear optics (photonics).
Metal oxides and porous solids; Metal oxides – TiO2 (solar cells and LEDS). Zeolites – porosity/chemical functionality (catalysis, e.g. cracking). MOFs – chemical functionality/porosity (sensing, gas storage).
Metal nanoparticles; Metal nanoparticles – optical properties (bio-labelling, bio-sensing, imaging).
Carbon nanomaterials; Carbon nanotubes and graphene – conductivity (batteries, fuel cells, capacitors), high tensile strength (low density coatings, space elevator). 2D semiconductors – tuneable conductivity, FETs (electronics).
Introduction to nanomaterials and their characterisation
Quantum Dots (QD)
Gold Nanoparticle
Colorimetric sensing
Gold Nanorods
Carbon nanotubes
Graphene & Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) Films
Self-Assembled Monolayer (SAM) & Layer-by-layer Assembled Film
Nanopatterning and Nanofabrication
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 30 | 1.00 | 30.00 |
| Private study hours | 120.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Semester 1, 40 hours – Essay research and writing.Semester 2, 78 hours – reading, revision of lecture notes, answering the two problem sheets issued and examination
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Semester 1: Student progress will be monitored by class discussion and student feedback relating to subject comprehension.Semester 2: Student progress will be monitored through two pieces of written and assessed tutorial coursework
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | Essay | 33.00 |
| Tutorial Performance | Tutorial Performance | 8.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 41.00 | |
An essay will be submitted towards the end of teaching in semester 1. Two problem sheets will be completed in semester 2.
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) (S2) | 2 hr 00 mins | 59.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 59.00 | |
August resit available
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 08/10/2019
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