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The aim of this course is to introduce engineering students to the materials, methodology and applications for the topic known as 鈥榥anotechnology鈥�, that is the application of nanometre scale material and devices for Engineering.
Upon completion of this module students should be able to:
- Understand materials at the nanoscale.
- Appreciate nanotechnology in nature.
- Acquire an insight into nanoscale devices for electronic, photonic, magnetic, mechanical, chemical and biological uses.
- Be familiar with differing methodologies for building nanoscale devices;
- Understand issues associated with scaling and the needs of manufacturing with regard to nanoscale materials and devices in all fields of Engineering
- Consider different methods and techniques for characterising nanomaterials and nanoscale devices
- Consider key future nanotechnology enabled technologies
- Understand the impact of nanoparticles on the environment and human and other species health
- Consider the negative impact of nanotechnology on climate change plus positive methods for climate control through the application of nanotechnology
- The impact of nanotechnology through the consideration of an annually variable Engineering case study
- Practically use scanning probe methods to visualise the nanoscale
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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