Course Objectives and Synopsis The objectives of this course are to o introduce theories and concepts of nanoscale systems based on fundamental principles, o give students an appreciation for the importance of nanotechnology in science and engineering, o provide a basis for continuing education in molecular and nanoscale science and engineering, and o raise awareness of the technological and societal transformation anticipated through nanotechnological progress in the near future. The course provides an introduction to nanotechnology and nanoscience based on fundamental principles. It introduces the students to macroscopic limits of material properties and molecular structures, interaction forces, molecular transport properties, thermodynamic principles, cooperative and nanoscale phenomena, and device and process technologies. Prerequisites - Either CHEM 142 or CHEM 145; either MATH 126, MATH 129, or MATH 136; PHYS 121 Textbook Currently being considered: Molecular Driving Forces by Dill and Bromberg. Course Content Introduction into Fundamentals (Molecular Theories) - potential of molecular and nanoscale engineering, terms and definitions
- transfer of heat, work and energy (from bulk to nano-constraint systems)
- thermodynamics (free energy, chemical equilibria, kinetics) finite size limitations, scaling
- material structures, dynamic properties of condensed matter, interactions (dipole-dipole interaction, electrostatic interaction)
- mass transport (diffusion), adsorption and adhesion
- cooperativity
Nanotechnological Systems, Manufacturing, Analysis and Devices - bottom-up and top-down manufacturing approaches
- manufacturing: nano-systems from molecular building blocks, devices and materials
- bio-nano interface: rheology, assembly, migration and adhesion
- analysis methods (scanning probe methods)
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