Department of Chemistry, Unit Catalogue 2006/07

CH30157: Chemistry of functional materials

Credits: 3

Level: Honours

Semester: 2

Assessment: EX100

Requisites:

Before taking this unit you must (take CH20147 or take CH20148) and (take CH20151 or take CH20152)

Aims: To provide an introduction to the chemistry of modern materials and how technological applications drive development of new materials.
Learning Outcomes:
After studying this unit the student should be able to:
* compare and contrast methods for synthesising nanoparticles and applications of nanophase materials
* give examples of templating methods for hierarchical structures and surface patterning and applications of these materials
* give examples of solid state synthesis and structures
* explain the operation of solid oxide fuel cells and the materials requirements
* present structures and materials for lithium batteries.
Skills:
Facilitating data gathering, data analysis, critical thinking. Facilitating problem solving.
Content:
Nanoparticle synthesis, applications of nanoparticles, templated hierarchical structures, applications of hierarchical materials, solid state inorganic materials, structures and properties of materials for solid oxide fuel cells and lithium batteries.

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