Set of Diploma Courses I: Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2022

Module name: Set of Diploma Courses I: Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies
Module code: W4-2F-22-21
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2022
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
During lectures, the student is taught in the fields of: 1. Introduction to physics of nanostructures and nanomaterials • Nanotechnologies and nanomaterials • General classification of nanosystems 2. Quantitative description of the structure of nanomaterials • Shape description methods and size measurements of nanomaterials • Local and global parameters • Parameters describing size and shape • Image analysis and determining the size of parameters - analysis of the number of objects, analysis of the size of objects, analysis of the volume of objects, analysis of the distribution of objects • Measurement of the size distribution of nanomaterials/nanoparticles by dynamic laser light scattering and related techniques 3. Properties of materials depending on the size: catalytic, electrical, magnetic, mechanical, optical, biological. 4. Introduction to the fabrication of nanostructures and methods of processing the produced materials using physical and chemical approaches. Synthesis methods of 3D nanomaterials - top-down and bottom-up approaches. 5. Introduction to the methods for characterizing nanomaterials. 6. Classification of functional nanomaterials and nanocomposites with advanced physicochemical and utility properties - types of synthesis and basic properties: • Metals, ceramics, polymers, composites • Nanometals, nanopowders and nanofiber-ceramics, nanocomposites, surface nano-layers, nanofibers, carbon nanostructures • nanomaterial modification perspectives 7. Applications of nanotechnology in health and medicine, energy, textile, environment, transport, security etc. 8. Applications, challenges, development and risks of nanomaterials and nanotechnology. Basic ideas of nanomaterials and nanotechnologies and more detailed examples of this field and investigation methods will be introduced during lectures. During the laboratory classes, students will use selected synthesis and characterization methods to determine the basic parameters of nanopowders. At the beginning of the semester, students are informed about the research methods used during laboratory classes. After completing the experiment, the student presents a report containing a theoretical introduction to the problem; the methodology adopted, the description of the study, analysis and discussion of the results and their relevance to similar studies. The module is optional. Students will select two of four proposed modules. All subjects of the exam will be provided for students. The 2-5 marks range will be used. The exam is obligatory.
Prerequisites:
Classical and quantum mechanics, Introduction to atomic and molecular phases, Introduction to condensed phase physics
Key reading:
Literature: Nanocharacterisation (A.I. Kirkland, J.L. Hutchison, Eds.), The Royal Society of Chemistry, UK 2007 Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology (Bharat Bhushan Ed.), 2004, 2007, Springer Science+Business Media, Inc Springer Handbook of Materials Measurement Methods (Horst Czichos, Tetsuya Saito, Leslie Smith, Eds.), 2006, Springer Science+Business Media, Inc A. Vaseashta, I.N. Mihailescu, Functionalized Nanoscale Materials, Devices and Systems, 2008 Springer Science + Business Media B.V. Magnetic Nanostructured Materials From Lab. to Fab, Edited by A. A. El-Gendy, J.M. Barandiarán and R. L. Hadimani, Elsevier 2018 Scientific papers selected by the lecturer Polish books K. Kurzydłowski i M. Lewandowska "Nanomateriały inżynierskie konstrukcyjne i funkcjonalne” Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 2011. R.W. Kelsall, I.W. Hamley, M. Geoghegan, Nanotechnologie, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 2008. K.Kurzydłowski, M. Lewandowska, W. Łojkowski, “Świat nanocząstek” Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 2016
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Understands the civilization importance of physics in applications to objects with nanometric dimensions, its applications as well as its historical development and role in the progress of science [2F_21_1]
 KF_W01 [4/5]
Has in-depth knowledge of theoretical and experimental physics regarding nanosystems [2F_21_2]
 KF_W02 [4/5]
Has in-depth knowledge of condensed phase physics, properties of nanostructures resulting from quantum mechanics [2F_21_3]
 KF_W03 [4/5] KF_W04 [4/5]
Knows and understands the description of the diffraction phenomenon within the selected theoretical models; can independently recreate the basics diffraction theory [2F_21_4]
 KF_W04 [3/5] KF_W06 [3/5]
Knows the structure and principle of operation of scientific equipment as well as the methods of research and production of nanostructures [2F_21_5]
 KF_W08 [4/5]
On the basis of the acquired knowledge, knows how to explain the operation of research equipment [2F_21_6]
 KF_U04 [4/5]
He is able to comprehensively, in speech and writing, present the basic properties of nanostructures [2F_21_7]
 KF_U01 [5/5]
Has the ability to self-educate, acquire information from literature, databases and other sources; can integrate the obtained information and interpret it, draw conclusions as well as formulate and justify opinions [2F_21_8]
 KF_U12 [4/5]
Is able to apply the acquired knowledge of physics to the discussion of problems in related fields and scientific disciplines [2F_21_9]
 KF_U14 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
oral exam [2F_21_w_1]
the scope of the material given in the form of a set of all issues discussed in the lectures, grading scale: 2-5, compulsory exam
 2F_21_1 2F_21_2 2F_21_3 2F_21_4 2F_21_5 2F_21_6 2F_21_7 2F_21_8 2F_21_9
report [2F_21_w_2]
for each experiment performed, a mandatory report containing a theoretical introduction to a given problem, the methodology adopted description of the study, analysis and discussion of the results and their significance concerning similar studies, Grading scale: 2-5
 2F_21_1 2F_21_2 2F_21_3 2F_21_4 2F_21_5 2F_21_6 2F_21_7 2F_21_8 2F_21_9
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [2F_21_fs_1]
the lecture introduces the basic concepts of nanomaterials and nanotechnologies and discusses some actual examples in more detail; the module is optional; students will select two of four proposed modules
 20
acquiring the knowledge from the lecture, supplementary reading
 20 oral exam [2F_21_w_1]
laboratory classes [2F_21_fs_2]
performing experiments under the guidance of the teacher
 10
before the laboratory, getting acquainted with the literature on the theory and technique of the experiment; after the study is completed, the report is prepared
 10 report [2F_21_w_2]
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