Lecture1 Intro PDF
Lecture1 Intro PDF
Lecture1 Intro PDF
Nanomaterials
Classification of nanomaterials
Size effects
Features of nanostructures
Physical background of nanostructures
Techniques of synthesis of nanomaterials
Tools of the nanoscience
Applications of nanomaterials and technologies
Grading policy
Method of grading
The course grade is based on numerical scores that include a
presentation (P) and written assignments (essays) (T), and a cumulative
written final exam (E).
Grading criteria
Course paper presentation (P): The comprehensive understanding of the
chosen topic is evaluated. Students giving presentations should be able to
answer any question about a topic or fact that he or she brings up in the
presentation (within reason of course!).You brought it up– you answer
it! Grading is ranked 1 – 5.
Written assignments (essays) (T) – written short essays on
understanding of the materials of lecture (16 essays altogether). There
are no absolutely right or wrong answers, and grading is mostly based on
effort. Grading is ranked 1 – 5.
Final exam (E) – written cumulative exam consisting of 20 questions.
Final grading
The final grade is according to the following
weighting system:
Essays 30%
Course paper presentation 20%
Final exam 50%
Introduction to Nanoscience
Lecture 1
OUTLINE
M. Ashby, P. Ferreira, D. Schodek; Nanomaterials, Nanotechnologies and Design; Copyright 2009 Elsevier Ltd.
What is nanoscale science?
The study of objects and phenomena at a very small
scale, roughly 1 to 100 nanometers (nm)
We define nanoscience as the study of phenomena and
manipulation of materials at atomic, molecular and
macromolecular scales, where properties differ significantly
from those at a larger scale;
and nanotechnologies as the design, characterisation,
production and application of structures, devices and systems
by controlling shape and size at the nanometer scale.
What is nanotechnology?
Optical microscopes
use light to
see objects as small
as 200 nm.
! Invented in 1600s.
Electrons help to see small sized objects
New way to see things
A modern computer chip contains more than 10 million transistors, and the smallest
wire width are incredibly small, now entering the sub 100 nm range. Just as the
American microprocessor manufacturer, Intel, at the end of 2003 shipped its first high-
volume 90 nm line width production to the market, the company announced that it
expects to ramp its new 65 nm process in 2005 in the production of static RAM chips.
Nanotechnology with active components is now part of ordinary consumer products.
Historical background
Moor’s law
Where are nanoworld boundaries?
1 nm gold particles
100 nm gold particles 20 nm gold particles
λabs = 420 nm
λabs = 575 nm λabs = 521 nm
Color = brown-yellow
Color = purple-pink Color = red
Who is a master of nano?
NATURE About 1 nm
Biology
Ribosome - Perfect machine?
M. Ashby, P. Ferreira, D. Schodek; Nanomaterials, Nanotechnologies and Design; Copyright 2009 Elsevier Ltd.
Bone – nanocomposite?
Will we live forever?
Do we need nano?