MSE 4803/8803 Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
Introduces the concept of nanotechnology. Describe various types of nanomaterials that
have been synthesized for applications in nanotechnology (mechanics, electronics,
optoelectronics, energy and biomedical sciences). Describe the novel synthesis methods
of various nanomaterials.
Instructors: Prof. Z.L. Wang (leader), Prof. C.J. Summers, Prof. V. Tsukruk
e-mails:
Prof. Z.L. Wang <zhong.wang@mse.gatech.edu>
Prof. Chris Summers <chris.summers@mse.gatech.edu>
Prof. Vladimir V. Tsukruk <vladimir@mse.gatech.edu>
Reference books:
“Handbook of Nanophase and Nanostructured Materials”, eds. Z.L. Wang, Z. Zhang and Y. Liu,
Kluwer Academic Publisher (2002).
"Self-assembled Nanostructures,” by J.Z. Zhang, Z.L. Wang, J. Liu, S.W. Chen and G.Y. Liu,
Kluwer Academic Publisher (New York, 2002).
"Electron Microscopy of nanotubes,” ed. Z.L. Wang and C. Hui,, Kluwer Academic Publisher
(New York, 2003).
Outline:
I. Introduction to nanotechnology
1. What is nanotechnology?
2. Nanotechnology, why now?
3. Nanomaterials and nanotechnology
4. Nano vs miniturization
II. Introduction to quantum mechanics
5. Wave
6. Energy quantization
7. Wave function for hydrogen atoms
8. Quantum phenomena
III. Phenomena at nano-scale
9. Electrical transport at nano-scale
10. Nano-dimension magnetics
11. Nanomechanics and nanotribology
12. Nano-scale thermal transport and nanofluidics
13. Chemistry at nano-scale
14. Nano-scale biology and nanomedicine
15. Atom and molecule manipulation
IV. Nanomaterials systems
16. Metallic nanostructures
17. Polymer nanostructures
18. Nanocomposites
19. Ceramic nanostructures
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Quantum dots and quantum superlattices
Photonic and plasmonic crystals
Carbon based nanostructures
Nanorods, nanobelts, and nanowires
Self-assembled nanostructures
Teaching method: in-class lectures, and presentations given by invited speakers
(prominent professors and graduate students).
Home work: there will be 3 homework assignments. The homework will be collected but
will not be graded. A completion of the homework contributes 10% towards the final
grade.
Exams: There will be 3 exams scheduled during the semester. Each exam contributes
20% towards the final grade.
Final term paper for undergraduate students: each student will write a review report
for a scientific paper assigned by the instructors.
Final term paper for graduate students: the graduate students registered to this course
will be divided into groups. Each group will write one full term paper on a specific topic
in the format specified by the instructors, and a group leader will be elected who will
represent the group to give 20 min presentation in the class.
Final grades:
Homework
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Term paper
10%
20%
20%
20%
30%
Total
100%