FCK3104 Devices from Macromolecules and Nanomaterials 7.5 credits

• Introduction and definition of the next generation electrooptical devices, difference in comparison with CMOS, and their potential in solving problems for a sustainable society and for fundamental science.
• Fundamentals of electrooptical macromolecules and nanomaterials.
• Introduction to device fabrication with classification of different techniques and their possibility to achieve structural units at different length scales, necessary for devices. In depth description of different manufacturing techniques.
• In depth description and examples of different devices.

After completion of the course the doctoral student should have the ability to:

• Understand and explain fundamental principles for some classes of functional macromolecules and nanomaterials and give examples on how they can be used to fabricate functional devices.
• Present, critically evaluate, and discuss in depth scientific articles presented in the course.
• Identify, discuss, and reflect upon selected aspects of sustainability and scientific ethics coupled to some of the functional devices that are discussed in this course.

The course consists of lectures with connected literature assignments and seminars.

Introduction and definition of the next generation electrooptical devices, their difference with CMOS, and their potential in solving problems for a sustainable society and for fundamental science.

Fundamentals of electro/optical macromolecules and nanomaterials:

1. Classification of materials and fundamental physical properties
2. Electroactive polymers.
3. Carbon nanotubes, and other 1D nanomaterials.
4. Graphenes, Mxenes and other 2D materials.

Introduction to device fabrication with classification of different techniques and their possibility to achieve structural units at different length scales, necessary for devices.In depth description of different Bottom up and top down techniques:

1. Bottom up: Photo Lithography and Soft lithography.
2. Bottom-up: Additive manufacturing and 3D printing.
3. Top-down: Self-assembly including LbL, biopolymer assembly. 

In depth description and examples of different devices:

1. Nanostructured energy storage devices, including batteries.
2. Chemical Sensors, and biosensors.
3. Actuators, and advanced nanocomposites.
4. Thin films electronics including flexible electronics, wearable electronics, and Printed electronics.

Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level

Polymer physics, electrochemistry, nanomaterials

Will be provided at the course

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• LIT1 - Literature assignment, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Oral examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Participation in lectures, and 2 weeks of studies of supplied literature, which is examined continuously, and a passed oral

Compulsory presence during the lectures and literature study is credited as 3.0 ECTS, and the passed oral exam as 4.5 ECTS.

Mahiar Hamedi

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

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