Required reading: journal articles and papers presented in class

Course Outline
I. Characterization Techniques (XRD, SEM, TEM, EDS, etc.)
II. Synthesis and Characterization of Nanoparticles
III. Patterning of Nanoparticles
IV. Facet-Dependent Properties (Electrical, Photocatalytic, Optical, and
Heterogenerous Catalysis)
IV. Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Nanowires
V. Property Characterization of Nanowires
VI. Carbon Nanotubes
VII. Mesostructured Silica Materials
VIII. Recent and Interesting Journal Articles on Nanomaterials

This course gives a broad overview of various classes of nanomaterials. Do not hesitate to take this course and learn something new. You will learn the latest development in the demonstrations of facet-dependent properties in semiconductor nanocrystals. No where else in the world can you learn this because this is a field we have created. Learn from the world leader in this field.

There will be one exam in the second half of the semester. You also need to submit a midterm report and a final report. Detail will be given to enrolled students before the semester begins.