305409 (v.1) Nanochemistry 301

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Area:	Department of Applied Chemistry
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	6.0
Lecture:	2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	4 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	8025 (v.4) Physical Chemistry 201 or any previous version AND 8026 (v.4) Physical Chemistry 202 or any previous version AND 8029 (v.3) Inorganic Chemistry 201 or any previous version AND 8030 (v.4) Inorganic Chemistry 202 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Interfacial and colloid chemistry, electrical double layer. Electrochemical reactions, kinetics and techniques. Experiment design, hydrodynamics and apparatus. Applications - batteries, corrosion and protection, fuel cells. Analysis of solids by X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy. Theories of nucleation and crystal growth. Polymers - radical, cationic and anionic polymerisation processes, physical and mechanical properties of polymers.
Unit Outcomes:	To provide a sound grounding in chemical science relating to the theory and applications of nanotechnology. To gain experience in a range of experimental methods for analysis at the nanoscale.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Shaw, D. J. (1980). Introduction to Colloid and Surface Chemistry. 3rd ed. Butterworths. Crow, D. R. (1994). Principles and Applications of Electrochemistry. 4th Ed. London. Chapman and Hall. Mullin, J.W. (1997). 3rd Ed. Crystallization. Butterworth-Heinemann. Myerson, A.S. (1993). Handbook of Industrial Crystallization. Butterworth-Heinemann.
Unit Texts:	Online Lecture notes.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Laboratories and Assignments 30%, End of Semester Examination 70%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y