Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Leerdoelen	Learn how fundamental physical, mechanical and electrical properties transform as we transition from macro to micro to nano dimensions Be familiar with the synthesis and fabrication methods of nanomaterials and nanostructures Be familiar with the tools and processes used in surface and bulk micromachining of micro/nano electromechanical systems Understand and apply various 3D printing methods and tools to design and fabricate nanodevices Report and present the recent advances in nanotechnology based devices to the student audience. Develop insights into nanofabrication of state-of-art nanosensors with 2D materials and rapid prototyping.
Omschrijving	Nanoscience and nanotechnology are key areas of interdisciplinary research and development which combine fundamental and applied aspects of science. The course aims to inculcate an understanding of the fundamental physical, mechanical, electrical, material, chemical and morphological properties that occur at nanoscale. The course also introduces the various mechanisms of the synthesis and fabrication of nanoscale materials. The synthesis of the nanoscale materials is typically carried out either in a bottom-up; approach, where functional nanostructures are formed through molecular interactions, or by nanofabrication through a top-down; approach. The course structure includes illustrations and descriptions that create a solid basis for understanding both these approaches. Nature features some of the most profound innovations in nanoscience with numerous examples where nanostructures, nanoscale phenomenon and nanosensors have been exploited to achieve various complex functions. This course introduces a number of such examples of nanotechnology in nature and also discusses their engineering applications for use in real-time. Nanotechnology has already proven applications in fields such as biotechnology, sensing, medicine, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, energy, environmental science etc. and has a great potential for many other innovations in the future.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC), Werkcollege (T) (Presence in the first lecture is mandatory.)
Toetsvorm	Opdracht (AST), Schriftelijk tentamen (WE), Tussentoets (IT) (Weight grades: WE 70%, IT 30%. In order to pass the course the students need to procure an overall score of at least 5.5/10.00. the students must be present and actively participate in all the modes of evaluation.)
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	Dr. A.G.P. Kottapalli
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Not mandatory: Foundations of MEMS by Chang Liu (Prentice Hall, 2012). 2nd 2012 Chang Liu 0133002519, 97801330 Not mandatory: Additive Manufacturing Technologies I. Gibson, D. W. Rosen, B. Stucker 978-1-4419-1119-3
Entreevoorwaarden	Prior knowledge in basic mechanics and physics courses are assumed.
Opmerkingen	(guest) lecturers: Debarun Sengupta, Amar M. Kamat, M.I. Acuautla Meneses
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Industrial Engineering and Management  (IEM Specialization package Production Technology and Logistics (PTL)) 3 semester I a verplicht