Nanomaterials & Interfaces I and II

Wat kun je straks?

The learning objectives for each unit are set out below as specific learning goals covered in the lectures, assignments and assessments.

For the assignments:

• L1: interpret measurement data and compare it with published data
• L2: identify the most likely structure of the material
• L3: select relevant literature

For the written assessments:

• L1: interpret measurement data in relation to existing crystal structures
• L2: predict material properties based on crystal structures
• L3: derive and explain electronic behaviour following dimensional reduction
• L4: explain the behaviour of quantum junctions
• L5: design materials based on engineering requirements
• L6: describe magnetism at the nanoscale, both qualitatively and quantitatively
• L7: select suitable two-dimensional materials based on engineering requirements
• L8: interpret and predict the properties of two-dimensional materials
• L9: explain plasmonic effects
• L10: predict the properties of quantum dots based on their specifications
• L11: describe several nanoscale fabrication methods and assess their suitability
  

Inhoud

We will place particular emphasis on:

• the crystallographic structures of nanomaterials, their characterisation and the resulting properties, including the electronic band structure of materials. Particular attention will be paid to measuring and interpreting X-ray diffraction patterns
• electronic transport in fabricated micro- and nanoscale structures and the role of size effects. We explore this through examples of two-dimensional, one-dimensional and zero-dimensional nanostructures and their applications
• the use of magnetic properties in micro- and nanostructures and their potential applications
• processable two-dimensional materials and their properties, including graphene and other materials
• the fundamentals of plasmonics and their applications

Dr Tjeerd Bollmann teaches this module. The module consists of a weekly 1.5-hour lecture, in-depth reading and study of background materials, selected exercises and several compulsory assignments. You complete the module with a final written assessment.

Programma

Duration: 20 weeks. Start date: 31 August 2026.

Afronding

The learning objectives for each unit are set out below as specific learning goals covered in the lectures, assignments and assessments.

For the assignments:

• L1: interpret measurement data and compare it with published data
• L2: identify the most likely structure of the material
• L3: select relevant literature

For the written assessments:

• L1: interpret measurement data in relation to existing crystal structures
• L2: predict material properties based on crystal structures
• L3: derive and explain electronic behaviour following dimensional reduction
• L4: explain the behaviour of quantum junctions
• L5: design materials based on engineering requirements
• L6: describe magnetism at the nanoscale, both qualitatively and quantitatively
• L7: select suitable two-dimensional materials based on engineering requirements
• L8: interpret and predict the properties of two-dimensional materials
• L9: explain plasmonic effects
• L10: predict the properties of quantum dots based on their specifications
• L11: describe several nanoscale fabrication methods and assess their suitability
  

Praktische informatie

Teaching days and times: to be confirmed.

Do you have any questions? If so, please get in touch at [email protected].

Toelating en aanmelden

This module explores materials at the micro- and nanoscale, the engineering challenges they present and how these challenges can be addressed. It covers material properties that emerge at the nanoscale, atomic and molecular self-assembly, bottom-up and top-down synthesis, and optical phenomena such as plasmonics and magnetism at the nanoscale. You are also introduced to selected nanoscale systems, including quantum dots, carbon nanotubes and novel two-dimensional materials such as graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides.

Students entering the module will typically hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a research university or university of applied sciences. They are expected to be familiar with concepts from quantum mechanics and solid-state physics.