MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Micro and Nanotechnology Program
MNT 502
CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES AT THE NANOSCALE
(2-2) 3 credits
Catalogue Description:
Experimental and computational techniques of characterization at nanoscale. Theoretical and experimental
studies. Structural characterization techniques such as Electron Microscopy (SEM/TEM), SPM, SAM, particle
size analysis. Spectroscopical techniques (XPS, AES, TOF, SIMS, NMR, FTIR and Raman, EELS).
Computational modeling.
Course Objectives:
The aim of the course is to provide the students with an introduction to experimental and computational
techniques of characterization at nanoscale. In addition to providing the student with an understanding of the
characterization techniques and their physical and theoretical basis, the course aims to give the student a hands
on experience in the use of computational modeling software in a teamworking environment. On this occasion
the students will,
 Learn the experimental techniques of characterization at nanoscale,
 Evaluate the computational tools and their applicability to nanosystems.
Course Outline:
3 weeks
Electron Microscopy Techniques
TEM and SEM
Dr. Almıla Yazıcıoğlu, Dr. Burcu Akata Kurç
2 weeks
Scanning Probe Microscopy
Atomic Force Microscopy, Scanning Probe Microscopy
Dr. Mehmet Fatih Danışman
2 weeks
Particle Size Analysis and Physical Adsorption
Particle size analysis, physical and chemical adsorption, surface area analysis
Dr. Necati Özkan
4 weeks
Spectroscopy Techniques
NMR (solid and liquid), FTIR, Raman, UV-Vis
Dr. Burcu Akata Kurç, Dr. Mürvet Volkan
2 weeks
Electron Spectroscopy Techniques
ESCA
Dr. Raşit Turan
References
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A. S. Edelstein and R. C. Cammarata, Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications,
Institute of Physics Publishing, 2nd edition, 1998.
G. Cao, Nanostructures and nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications, Imperial
College Press, 2004.
C. P. Poole and F. J. Owens, Introduction to Nanotechnology, Wiley-Interscience, 2003.
W. A. Goddard, D. W. Brenner and G. J. Iafrate, Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering and
Technology, CRC Press, 2003.
E. A. Rietman, Molecular Engineering of Nanosystems, Springer-Verlag, 2001.
K. E. Drexler, Nanosystems, John Wiley, 1992.
B. Bhushan (Ed.), Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology, Springer, 2004.
References given by the instructors.
The laboratory topics are;
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Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive System (SEM/EDS)
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM)
Particle Size Analysis
Surface Area Analysis
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
Raman Spectroscopy
UV-Vis
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis (ESCA)
THERE WILL BE NO BÜTÜNLEME EXAM IN THIS COURSE
Grading:
Midterm-1 Examination
Attendance and HW
Midter-2 Examination
Course Coordinator
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burcu Akata Kurç
Central Laboratory, Room No 211
Course Location
Central Laboratory-BEYAZ ANFI
Course Time
Tuesdays: 13:40-17:30
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