Lectures and one research seminar
FKD3300 Nanostructured Materials 6.0 credits
The course covers properties of a range of nanostructured materials found in nature and in technology.
Information per course offering
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus FKD3300 (Spring 2021–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus FKD3300 (Spring 2021–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
- Lectures, Seminars, Own oral and written presentations covering:
- Self-assembly processes and the molecular interactions driving these processes
- Mesoporous materials, from butterfly wings to templating techniques
- Responsive coatings, controlled and sustained release
- AFM and wettability – focus on instrumentations
- Industrial applications
- Nanomechanical properties of nanocomposites and seashells
- The special properties of spider silk, the nanostructure gives record toughness
- Superhydrophobicity and superadhesion, Lotus leaf and gecko feet
- Nanoparticles – environmental and health aspects
- Biolubrication and the nanostructure of cartilage
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course the doctoral student should
- demonstrate for the level of the course adequate acquired knowledge in the area of nanostructured materials, including environmental and health aspects of nanoparticles and how nanostructured materials can contribute to sustainable development.
- have the knowledge and ability todesign, plan and carry out a project to address a scientific problem in the area of nanostructured materials.
- Be able to present the project orally and in text in a pedagogical way.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level.
Recommended prerequisites
Some previous knowledge about self-assembly and intermolecular forces is beneficial but not an absolute requirement.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- SEM1 - Seminarier, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written exam, 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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Approved written examination, written report and oral presentation.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- 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.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Education cycle
Third cycle
Supplementary information
The course is also given to undergraduate student and then has course code KD2170. See the home page https://www.kth.se/social/course/KD2170/ of this course for further information.
Note the laboratory part of KD2170 is not offered to PhD-students.