School Of Science And HealthNanochemistryWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300895.1
Discipline: CHEMICAL SCIENCES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
An understanding of the content of the units Nanotechnology 1 and Nanotechnology 2 or equivalent.
Equivalent Units
300590 - Nanochemistry, 300416 - Nanopowders and Nanomaterials
Prerequisite
300800 Essential Chemistry 1
About this Unit
The unit covers basic theory of surface chemistry, latest technologies of surface depositions and industrial and commercial applications of nanomaterials and nanopowders. Upon successful completion, the students will achieve an in-depth understanding of techniques of preparation of nanomaterials and nanopowders that includes plasma arching, chemical vapour deposition, electrodeposition, sol-gel synthesis, ball milling and the use of natural particles. Technical aspects of process control on the microstructure and properties of coatings will be discussed. Case studies of applications of nanopowders and nanomaterials such as biomedical implants, insulators, high power magnets, molecular sieves, supercomputers, jet engines and other industrial applications will be pursued.