| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanomaterials | MMT323 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Fall | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ş. HAKAN ATAPEK
Prof. Dr. Ömer YILDIZ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Defining the manufacturing techniques of nanomaterials.
2) Explaining carbon nanotubes and their applications.
3) Clarifing the applications, manufacturing techniques, mechanical and adsorbtion properties of single and multi-wall carbon nanotubes.
4) Describing the applications, manufacturing techniques and properties of nanopowders and nanowires.
5) Listing the micro-nano production techniques, Photolithography, thin film deposition, dry and wet etching, electron beam and nano stamping techniques.
6) Explaining the problems in nanomaterials production, agglomeration and its solution.
7) Selecting the proper characterization method for nanomaterials.
8) Evaluating the outputs of atomic field microscopy, scanning tunelling microscopy, scanning and transmission electron microscopy.
9) Comparing the results of laser diffraction and gas adsorption.
10) Explaining the potantial health hazards of nanomaterials and protection strategies.
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Materials Science I, Materials Science II, Ceramic Materials, Polymer Materials, Powder Metallurgy, Materials Characterization
Course Contents
Introduction to nanomaterials; examples of main nanomaterials, their applications and production techniques; carbon nanotubes; single and multiwall carbon nanotubes, their mechanical and adsorbtion properties; nanopowders and nanowires, their properties production techniques and their applications; micro-nano production techniques; photolithography, thin film deposition, dry and wet etching, electron beam paterning and nano stamping; nanomaterials production problems, agglomeration and its solution; nanomaterial characterization techniques, atomic field microscopy, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, laser diffraction and gas adsorption techniques; potantial health hazards of nanomaterials and protection strategies.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required