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B020970 - CHEMICO-PHYSICAL METHODOLOGIES FOR NANOSYSTEMS STUDY
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Academic Year 2017-18
Coorte 2016 - Second Cycle Degree in SCIENZE CHIMICHE
Course year
Second year - First Semester
Belonging Department
Chemistry "Ugo Schiff"
Course Type
Single education field course
Scientific Area
CHIM/02 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Credits
6
Teaching Hours
60
Teaching Term
18/09/2017 ⇒ 22/12/2017
Attendance required
Yes
Type of Evaluation
Final Grade
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Teaching Language
Italian
Course Content
Nanoscale properties. Nanocomposites. Gas-porosimetry: surface area and pore volume measurement (adsorption isotherms, BET and BJH models). Microscopies: optical, SEM, TEM, STM, AFM.
Dynamic Light Scattering, Z potential.
Introduction to thermal analysis. Thermogravimetry. Thermal properties of polymeric nanocomposites. Modulation temperature DSC. Thermal analysis of biological nanosystems (microDSC, ITC). Mechanical properties of nanocomposites. Statistical nanoindentation.
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Learning Objectives
The course is aimed at evidencing the potential of both classical and cutting-edge techniques, in the evaluation of the nanoscale properties. Starting from representative examples, the physico-chemical characteristics of the nanosystems will be introduced and the main techniques for the investigation of these properties will be presented.
In particular, the classroom lectures (3 cfu) will deal about the methods for the study of the structure, the surface area, the morphology, the thermal and mechanical properties of both soft and hard nanostructured systems. In the laboratory activity (3 cfu), practical experiences will be performed on some of the presented instruments.
Prerequisites
Courses required: none
Courses recommended: Physical Chemistry II
Teaching Methods
Classroom lectures and practical exercises
Type of Assessment
Oral exam based upon the critical discussion of the topics covered by the course.
Course program
Nanoscale properties. Nanocomposites. Gas-porosimetry: surface area and pore volume measurement (adsorption isotherms, BET and BJH models). Morphological characterization of nanomaterials: optical, SEM, TEM, STM, AFM microscopies.
Characterization of the size, shape and charge of nanostructres: Dynamic Light Scattering, Z potential.
Introduction to thermal analysis. Thermogravimetry. Thermal properties of polymeric nanocomposites. Modulation temperature DSC. Thermal analysis of biological nanosystems (microDSC, ITC). Mechanical properties of nanocomposites. Statistical nanoindentation.