Course - Fabrication and Applications of Nanomaterials - TKP4190
TKP4190 - Fabrication and Applications of Nanomaterials
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Work
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbeider | 20/100 | |||
| Skriftlig eksamen | 80/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
The course starts by deriving the thermodynamic driving force and the kinetics of nucleation and growth of nanoparticles by focusing on precipitation from solutions. Different mechanism for nucleation and crystal growth along with calculations of nucleation and growth rates define the basis for design of different particle populations and their application in different systems relevant for research and industry. Functionalisation of surfaces will be treated.
Methods for the fabrication of catalysts and catalyst supports based on precipitation are presented, as well as other methods with particular relevance for the catalyst nanostructure and functionality, like sol-gel and colloid based fabrication. Relevant examples where the significance of particle and pore size has been shown is presented (Au, Co, Ni- catalysts og carbon nano fibres (CNF)). A short introduction in catalytic modell systems and surface science and their experimental and theoretical application withibn cataluysis is also presented.
Learning outcome
At the end of the course the students should:
- Understand the basis and driving forces necessary for the production of nanoparticles.
- Describe different mechanisms for nucleation ans growth of amorphous and crystalline nanoparticles.
- Understand the connection between thermodynamic drivig force and kinetics for the formation of nanoparticles.
- Understand the manufacture of porous alumina.
- Understand the fundamental principles for catalyst fabrication by precipitation, co-precipitation , incipient wetness, sol-gel and use of colloidal particles.
- Present an overview of possibilites and likmitations in the application of catalytis modell systems.
- Derive the nucleation rate expressions for the formation of solid particles from solution.
- Calculate nucleation and growth rates for nanoparticles.
- Suggest ways of controlling particle size and particle size distribution based on changes in important system parameters.
- Calculate/suggest compostion of a solution for the fabrication of catalytic nanoparticles.
- Give examples for reaction catalyst systems where the significance of particle size and/or the nano structure is identified.
- Data analysis and linear regression.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and compulsory exercises. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Compulsory assignments
- Assignments
Recommended previous knowledge
TMT4320 Nanomaterials.
Course materials
Given at lecture start.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2016
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
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- Technological subjects
- Hilde Johnsen Venvik
- Sulalit Bandyopadhyay
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Chemical Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Work
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Arbeider 20/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig eksamen 80/100 2016-06-11 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer KONT Arbeider 20/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer KONT Muntlig eksamen 80/100 2016-08-09
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"