Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| ADVANCED MATERIALS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY (PhD) (ENGLISH) (INTERDISCIPLINARY) | |
| Code | MN0010 |
| Name | Synthesis Methods of Nanomaterials |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
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Course Goal / Objective
An overview of nanomaterial synthesis methods, production processes from laboratory scale to large scale and to teach laboratory applications
Course Content
Nanomaterial properties and applications, top-down and bottom-up approaches in synthesis, wet chemistry methods and sol-gel synthesis, hydrothermal synthesis, deposition techniques: chemical vapor deposition, supercritical deposition, atomic layer deposition, solid state synthesis, gas phase methods, templating, heat treatment effects.
Course Precondition
Laboratory experience, knowledge of safe working in a laboratory
Resources
1. Lyshevski, S.E., Nano- and micro-electromechanical systems : fundamentals of nano- and microengineering, 2nd edn, Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2005. 2. Guozhong C., Ying W., Nanostructures and Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications (2nd Edition), World Scientific Publishing Company, London, 2010.
Notes
3. D. Vollath, Nanomaterials: An Introduction to Synthesis, Properties and Applications, 2nd edn, Wiley, Weinheim, 2013. 4. Y. Gogotsi, Nanomaterials Handbook, 2nd edn, CRC Press, 2017
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines nanomaterials, explains their properties. |
| LO02 | Explains nanomaterial applications. |
| LO03 | Examplifies on top-down and bottom-up approaches in material synthesis. |
| LO04 | Compares and explains the differences between synthesis methods. |
| LO05 | Explains wet chemistry, hydrothermal synthesis, deposition techniques, gas phase methods and solid state synthesis methods. |
| LO06 | Compares the effects of post-synthesis heating. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Based on the qualifications gained during PhD studies, develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the area by unique means of thinking and / or research at mastery level and comes up with original definitions which bring about novelty to the area. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can effectively use the equipment used in the field. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Selects experimental measurement methods of various physical quantities and uses instruments in accordance with their sensitivity limits. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets experimental and observational results. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Can draw conclusions from the information obtained during the preparation for the PhD qualifying exam. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can interpret the information acquired about the field orally and in writing. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses mathematical methods related to the field of study. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Have knowledge about the logic, design, conclusion and dissemination of results of scientific research. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of materials and nanotechnology at the level of expertise. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains high-level skills in using research methods in studies related to materials science and nanotechnology. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops a scientific method that brings innovation to science. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new ideas related to the field. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can carry out independent research on a specific topic related to materials and nanotechnology. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Be able to lead in the execution of interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follows the developments in the her/his field of study and constantly renews herself/himself. | |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Calculate the predictions of the theories and compare them with the experimental results. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction that the field of study is related to. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | He/she shares his/her own ideas and suggestions regarding the problems in the field of study with groups in and outside the field by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can develop original solutions for problems in the field. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can prepare a scientific article and publish scientific articles in international refereed journals. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nanomaterial properties and applications | Introduction to nanomaterials notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Top-down and bottom-up approaches in synthesis | previous week topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 3 | Characterization of Nanomaterials | previous week topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 4 | Wet chemistry methods | previous week topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 5 | Sol-gel, aerogel synthesis methods | previous week topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 6 | Conventional sol-gel, aeorgel, xerogel, cryogel metotları | previous week topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 7 | Hydrothermal and solvothermal synthesis | previous week topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 8 | Midterm exams | previous week topics | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Chemical vapor deposition, supercritical deposition methods | previous week topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Atomic layer deposition and comparison of other deposition techniques | previous week topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Solid state synthesis | previous week topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Gas phase methods | previous week topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | Templating and heat treatment effects | previous week topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 14 | Reduction Methods: Chemical, gas phase and thermal reduction | previous week topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Practical Laboratory Applications | previous week topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 16 | Project Presentation I. Week | previous week topics | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım, Sözlü Sınav |
| 17 | Final Project Presentations | previous week topics | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım, Sözlü Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 21 | 21 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||