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CHEM519 NANOCHEMISTRY

Course Code: 2340519
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Chemistry
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
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Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Chemistry of nanomaterials. Different types of nanomaterials (metal nanoparticles, semiconductor nanoparticles, nanowires, nanorods, nanotubes, quantum dots, fullerenes, clusters). Synthesis and characterization methods, surface modification, functionalization, assembly, special properties (such as optical, electronic, catalytic, magnetic). Application of nanomaterials (fuel cell, catalysis, batteries, sensing and imaging, drug delivery).