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    Faculty of Science and Engineering

    Coursework – 2021/22 Academic Year

    Module Code: MECH551

    Module Title: Advanced Materials Engineering & Nanotechnology

    Module Leader: Dr Jasper Graham-Jones

    School: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

    DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: 3pm on Monday 25 April 2022

    If you require any part of this publication in larger print, or an alternative


    format, please contact:
    Faculty of Science and Engineering
    T: +44 (0) 1752 584584
    F: +44 (0) 1752 584540
    E: [email protected]

    Responsible Academic for this coursework: Dr Alexander Besinis


    Module Code: MECH551
    Coursework – 2021/22
    Page 1 of 5
    Title: Investigation of the properties and behaviour of engineered
    nanomaterials in solution using advanced analytical
    techniques

    You are part of a research group investigating the behaviour of a range of


    nanoparticles in different solutions. This particular study focuses on the
    differences between nanosolutions in ultrapure Milli-Q water and a saline-
    BHI broth. It is important that the nanoparticles are fully characterised and
    key information is collected to determine the effect of the media on a)
    nanomaterials agglomeration, b) nanomaterials detection and recovery
    when in suspension, and c) particle size and morphology. A series of
    experiments and tests have been performed including nanoparticle
    tracking analysis (NTA), inductively coupled plasma optical emission
    spectroscopy (ICP-OES) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
    Stock nanosolutions of 100 mg/L were used in all experiments, which
    were sonicated for at least 4h prior to testing to disperse the particles.
    Data collection is now complete and all relevant files have been stored on
    the DLE module page. You need to analyse that data and answer
    questions a-c above.
    The students are asked to prepare the essay in a “research article style
    format” as they would normally present their experimental work to be
    submitted for peer review to an international journal in the field of
    nanotechnology.
    The essay needs to follow the structure described below: Introduction,
    Methods, Results, Discussion and Conclusions
    Students have been asked to provide examples from the literature and all
    statements must be well supported with references following the Harvard
    referencing style.
    Any evidence of plagiarism may result in the assignment being given
    a zero mark.

    Responsible Academic for this coursework: Dr Alexander Besinis


    Module Code: MECH551
    Coursework – 2021/22
    Page 2 of 5
     Introduction – Brief (maximum 1 page, approx. 500 words).
     Set the scene and introduce the reader to the topic
     Provide an overview of how nanomaterials behaviour can be
    affected by the media they are suspended in.
     Identify knowledge gaps and the challenges in nanomaterials
    characterisation in certain media.
     Briefly describe how/which analytical techniques can be employed
    to assist nanomaterials characterisation.

     Methods and Materials

     Briefly describe the materials and media included in the study.


     Briefly describe the experimental set-up for the three main
    experiments of the study (NTA, ICP and TEM).
     Describe in detail how you used and analysed each set of raw data
    provided to make your calculations and statistical analysis.
     Excel spreadsheets showing your data analysis, calculations and
    plotted graphs should be submitted separately as electronic files.
    Those files need to be annotated in a way that others can follow your
    logic.

     Results
    The raw data provided needs to be processed and analysed accordingly
    before presenting results in graphs, charts, tables and images. Some
    statistical analysis is also expected.
    Your results section should also include a table where the following
    information appears; i) concentration of nanoparticles in each of the
    solutions, ii) average aggregate size in each of the solutions and iii) mean
    primary particle size. Use the NTA data to calculate the particle size
    distributions for all nanomaterials in both solutions where applicable.

    Responsible Academic for this coursework: Dr Alexander Besinis


    Module Code: MECH551
    Coursework – 2021/22
    Page 3 of 5
     Discussion - (at least 2 pages, approx. 1000 words)

    Critically appraise how different media may affect nanomaterials


    behaviour and the challenges characterising particles in nanosolutions.
    Discuss how analytical techniques can be used to overcome these
    difficulties.

     Conclusions - (approx. 300 words)

     References - ~30 references using Author Date format (Harvard


    referencing style)

     Figures, Tables - Use appropriate figures, graphs, tables and other


    visuals to further support your academic arguments. Add figure
    legends and Table descriptions as required.

     Word count - 4000 words ± 10% (excluding references, appendices


    and figure legends)

    General Guidelines

     Include a front cover sheet.


     Include actual word count.
     Include page numbering.
     Cite references correctly in the text using the Harvard citation format.
     Include a complete reference list using the Harvard referencing
    format.
     Only include appendices that are directly relevant to your work.
     Word process and proof read your work carefully before handing it in.
     The word limit (indicative word count) allows for a 10% margin either
    way. However, if you exceed the word count beyond the 10% margin,
    you may be either a) doing more work than is required or b) writing in
    an excessively verbose way.

    Responsible Academic for this coursework: Dr Alexander Besinis


    Module Code: MECH551
    Coursework – 2021/22
    Page 4 of 5
    DLE Submission Instructions

    1. Use Windows Explorer to create a new folder on your PC.


    2. Rename the folder using your Student ID Number along with the
    module code (MECH551) for its new name, e.g. 12345678-
    MECH551.
    3. Save all submission documents to the folder. Your main essay
    should be in a PDF format and you can add additional Excel and
    statistical analysis files (e.g., SPSS) as required.
    4. When finished, Right-Click on the folder and select Send to
    Compressed (zipped) folder.
    5. Upload the Compressed (zipped) folder file to the Online-
    submission on the DLE.

    Note: Only one .zip file can be uploaded

    Responsible Academic for this coursework: Dr Alexander Besinis


    Module Code: MECH551
    Coursework – 2021/22
    Page 5 of 5

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