Department of Chemistry, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
CH30157: Chemistry of functional materials |
 Credits:
| 3 |
| Level:
| Honours |
| Period: | Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| EX 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| Before taking this unit you must take CH20151 or take CH20152 |
| Description: | Aims: To provide an introduction to the chemistry of modern materials and how technological applications drive development of new materials. Learning Outcomes: After studying this unit the student should be able to: * compare and contrast methods for synthesising nanoparticles and applications of nanophase materials; * give examples of templating methods for hierarchical structures and surface patterning and applications of these materials; * explain the materials requirements and structures of heterogeneous catalysts; * present structures and materials for photonic applications and describe the optical properties of materials. Skills: Facilitating data gathering, data analysis, critical thinking. Facilitating problem solving. Content: Nanoparticle synthesis, applications of nanoparticles, templated hierarchical structures, applications of hierarchical materials, solid state inorganic materials, structures and properties of materials for heterogenerous catalysis, optical properties of materials. |