CHEMISTRY OF NANOSCALE MATERIALS

MS&E 553

The principal objectives of the course are to: i) introduce advanced processing methods for synthesizing nanomaterials, ranging from single nanoparticles to three-dimensional nanostructures, ii) discuss important thermodynamic and kinetic theories related to such processing, iii) describe methods for characterizing the structure and properties of nanomaterials, iv) discuss current and emerging applications for nanomaterials, and v) illustrate the interdisciplinary nature of nanotechnology and address critical challenges.

PHMSCI 773

Science and technology of molecular solid materials with applications in medicine, food, energetic materials, and organic electronics.

CHEM 654

Polymer classification, synthesis, and molecular architecture; solid state structure and characterization; glassy state and glass transition; polymer rheology in solids and gels; transport, dielectric and optical properties.

MS&E 551

Atomic, nanoscale and microscale structure of materials. Course is designed for first year graduate students with interests in materials research.

CHEM 652

Materials chemistry of inorganic solids. Focuses on the application of chemical concepts to an understanding of properties of solids and how these properties are manifested in practical applications.