MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Micro and Nanotechnology Program

MNT 501 NANOSCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES

(3 credits)

Catalogue Description:

Introduction to the concept of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Unique mechanical, physico-chemical, electrical, optical and magnetic properties of nanomaterials as a result of reduction in dimensionality. Synthesis methods of various nanomaterials. Nano and microfabrication techniques. Applications of nanomaterials in catalysis, electronics, optoelectronics, composite technology, environmental science, biotechnology and biomedicine.

Course Objectives:

This course has the following objectives:
● to discuss unique mechanical, physico-chemical, electrical, optical and magnetic properties of nanomaterials as a result of reduction in dimensionality;
● to highlight the principles of different techniques used for the synthesis of nanomaterials and nanofabrication;
● to give applications of nanomaterials in catalysis, electronics, optoelectronics, composite technology, environmental science, biotechnology and biomedicine;


The goal is to achieve an understanding of the basis for the novel properties of nanostructured materials and a perspective on contemporary research in nanotechnology.

Course Outline:

1 week / Introduction to the concept of nanoscience and nanotechnology
Visions in nanoscience and engineering.
Prof. Dr. Şakir Erkoç
1 week / Modelling in Nanotechnology
Basics of simulation techniques in nanoscale systems : molecular dynamics, density functional theory and Monte Carlo methods
Understanding the basics of constructing energy models for nanostructures
Dr. Hande Toffoli
2 weeks / Properties of Nanostructured Materials
Mechanical properties
Physico-Chemical properties, cohesive-adhesive properties
Electrical, magnetic and optical properties
Dr. Emrah Ünalan
3 weeks / Synthesis of Nanomaterials
Synthesis of nanoparticles; gas phase synthesis, chemical routes
Synthesis of nanotubes/nanowires
Synthesis of bulk nanoscale materials
Dr. Burcu Akata Kurç
3 weeks / Nano and microfabrication techniques
Photolithography, silicon fabrication techniques, thin film deposition, dry and wet etching, wafer bonding, self-assembly.
Prof. Dr. Tayfun Akın
2 weeks / Catalysis at Nanoscale
Nanostructured materials and their use in catalysis
Prof. Dr. Deniz Üner
2 weeks / Nanobiotechnology
Applications of nanomaterials in biotechnology and biomedicine.
Prof. Dr. Nesrin Hasırcı

References

  • Nanomaterials Nanotechnology and Design, An Introduction for Engineers and Architects, M. F. Ashby, Paulo J. S. G. Ferreira, Daniel L. Schodek, 2009.
  • A. S. Edelstein and R. C. Cammarata, Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications, Institute of Physics Publishing, 2nd edition, 1998.
  • G. Cao, Nanostructures and nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications, Imperial College Press, 2004.
  • C. P. Poole and F. J. Owens, Introduction to Nanotechnology, Wiley-Interscience, 2003.
  • W. A. Goddard, D. W. Brenner and G. J. Iafrate, Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering and Technology, CRC Press, 2003.
  • E. A. Rietman, Molecular Engineering of Nanosystems, Springer-Verlag, 2001.
  • K. E. Drexler, Nanosystems, John Wiley, 1992.
  • References given by the instructors.

Grading:

1st Midterm Examinations 40 %

Term Paper 20 %

2nd Midterm Examination 40 %