Colloidal Sol-Gel Processing of NanomaterialsLaajuus (5 cr)
Course unit code: C-01903-263104--0
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- English
- Institution
- Åbo Akademi
Objective
After examination, the student should be able to: - Define the main concepts of sol-gel chemistry - Choose the right reaction conditions for the specific structures - Relate the material end-properties to the sol-gel chemistry - Choose relevant characterization methods for the different materials. Generic skills: Presentation skills, scientific writing
Content
The course provides an insight into sol-gel technology, bottom-up synthesis and processing of nanomaterials, both from a molecular and colloidal point of view. Emphasis is put on metal oxide-based nanomaterials regarding both characterization and selected applications. The course also supplies the student with understanding of the reaction-structure relationship and with tools for tuning the material properties.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
After examination, the student should be able to: - Define the main concepts of sol-gel chemistry - Choose the right reaction conditions for the specific structures - Relate the material end-properties to the sol-gel chemistry - Choose relevant characterization methods for the different materials.