CHE 3936 - SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PFM

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
We will emphasize the conceptual similarities across differing spatial scales when making or analyzing functional materials. Synthesis of particle-based functional materials with strict control over size, shape, and crystalline structure is of key importance to numerous applications. The general routes for this synthesis -- regardless of target length-scale -- can be typically grouped into two categories: ``top-down'' and ``bottom-up''. We will introduce the process, means and strategies for a variety of methods, including gas phase synthesis (such as synthesis by combustion flame, plasma, laser ablation, chemical vapor condensation, spray pyrolysis, electrospray, and plasma spray), sol-gel processing and microemulsion processing. As the structure of the resultant functional materials is often the critical component determining the ultimate properties, and the properties determine the materials feasibility for a given application, we will discuss a number of analytical techniques aimed at measuring both structural characteristics and physical properties of functional materials. We will examine methods of structure determination including spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. Spectroscopic techniques discussed will include x-ray and fluorescence spectroscopy. While we will examine the use of optical techniques such as optical microscopy and dynamic light scattering, the utility and function of electron microscopes -- TEM and SEM, in particular -- and atomic force microscopy will also be discussed.
Academic Career: Graduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad LG/SU3 Basis
Course Requirements: PROG: Swanson School of Engineering

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