MSE 5880 - [The Science of Nanoparticles]

Fall. 3 credits.

Next offered 2014-2015.

R. Robinson.

This course covers nanoparticles from synthesis to characterization to applications in advanced technologies. It is an applied course intended to provide an overview of advanced nanoparticle topics and recent developments. Coverage of synthesis focuses on wet chemistry techniques but VLS and MBE growth techniques are also briefly covered. Characterization topics include x-ray diffraction, absorption, and luminescence, Raman spectroscopy, TEM, SEM, and XPS. Nanoparticle applications topics include catalysis, thermoelectric materials, bio applications, and solar power.