2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CAPE5770M Nanomaterials

15 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Professor RM Brydson
Email: mtlrmdb@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

Appropriate level of prior study

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module covers the properties and processing of inorganic nanomaterials, nanoparticles and thin films and how this leads to a wide range of potential.

Objectives

The objective of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the properties and processing of inorganic nanomaterials, nanoparticles and thin films and how this leads to their potential applications in electronic, biomedical and structural applications.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Understand the principles behind the classification of nanomaterial structures and the fundamental reasons why they are of interest in terms of functional and structural properties;
2. Understand the principles governing a variety of preparative techniques which may be employed for the production of nanoparticles and bulk nanocrystalline and nanocomposite materials;
3. Understand the capabilities and practical application of a wide range of preparative techniques for the production of nanoparticles and bulk crystalline and nanocomposite materials;
4. Understand and be able to apply the physical properties underlying microstructural control in the preparation of nanoparticles and bulk nanocrystalline and nanocomposite materials;
5. Understand the potential property improvements which may be obtained via microstructural control on the nanometre scale and the novel properties which may be obtained only through nanostructured materials.
6. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering.
7. Formulate and analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions. This will involve evaluating available data using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles, and using engineering judgment to work with information that may be uncertain or incomplete, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed.
8. Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed.
9. Select and critically evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to solve complex problems.

Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:
a. Technical skills
b. Problem solving
c. Computational and analytical skills
d. Information skills

Syllabus

- Properties of nanomaterials and nanoparticulates: chemical behaviour and catalysis; physical and electronic behaviour; mechanical properties and microstructure-mechanical property relationships.- Production techniques for nanoparticle and nanomaterials: vapour deposition techniques, decomposition of supersaturated solid solutions and glass crystallisation, sol-gel methods, mechanical alloying and mechanical milling, nanoporous materials; agglomeration, sintering and microstructural stability in nanoparticles and nanomaterials; colloid science and colloidal nanoparticles.

- Examaination of a range of nanomaterials, such as metal nanoparticles, carbon nanomaterials, nanoparticles for electronic ceramics, nanoparticles for strutural ceramics, nanoparticles for biomaterials, and thin film materials.

Methods of Assessment

We are currently refreshing our modules to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full assessment details for this module are not available before the start of the academic year, at which time details of the assessment(s) will be provided.

Assessment for this module will consist of;

Maximum 2 x Coursework
Maximum 1 x Exam

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
seminars	12	1.00	12.00
Lecture	8	1.00	8.00
Independent online learning hours			45.00
Private study hours			85.00
Total Contact hours			20.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Performance in formative quizzes integrated into online learning resources and also given in tutorials and in coursework submissions.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 30/04/2024

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