Department of Chemistry, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
CH30157 Chemistry of functional materials |
| Credits: 3 |
| Level: Honours |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: EX100 |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take CH20151 or take CH20152 |
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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. |