Teaching GuideTerm Faculty of Science |
Grao en Nanociencia e Nanotecnoloxía |
Subjects |
Techniques of Characterisation of Nanomaterials 1 |
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Identifying Data | 2022/23 | |||||||||||||
Subject | Techniques of Characterisation of Nanomaterials 1 | Code | 610G04025 | |||||||||||
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Descriptors | Cycle | Period | Year | Type | Credits | |||||||||
Graduate | 1st four-month period |
Third | Obligatory | 6 | ||||||||||
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Topic | Sub-topic |
Introduction to characterization techniques. | - Optical characterisation techniques. - Microscopic characterisation techniques. - Spectroscopic characterisation techniques. - Thermodynamic and other important characterisation techniques. - Separation and purification methods |
Thermal analysis. | Thermogravimetry (TGA). Differential Scanning Calorimetry. (DSC, PDSC, MTDSC) Dielectric Analyzer (DEA) |
Rheology | Viscoelasticity Rheometer types and experimental geometries Experimental set-up Interpretation of results |
XR Diffraction. | Introduction to X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) Uses and applications in the characterisation of nanomaterials Presentation and analysis of results |
Electronic microcospies |
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM): uses and applications in the characterisation of nanomaterials. Image analysis. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM): uses and applications in the characterisation of nanomaterials. Image analysis. |
Main characteristics of a clean room. Usage requirements and safety protocols. | Risk assessment associated with the experiment. Experimental procedure, selection of techniques and interpretation of results. Preparation of laboratory notebook/report. |
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