Introducing concepts of nanoscience and nanotechnology for engineering education

Sandra M. Mendoza

Universidad Tecnológica Nacional – Facultad Regional Reconquista

Consejo Federal de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas.

Outline

Introduction

The challenge

Objectives of the course

Audience

Course content

Didactical strategies and resources

Conclusions

Nanoscience is the study of matter in the nanometer range.

Nanotechnology comprises the set of techniques developed for the study, manipulation and control of matter in the same range with applications in the real world.

Introduction

Position of nanoscience and nanotechnology topics over a base map of science. Each node is one of 175 subject categories in the SCI database, and the size of the node is proportional to the number of papers published in each. http://gtresearchnews.gatech.edu/mapping-nanotechnology/

Nano-related research has strong multidisciplinary roots

Introduction

The challenge

Engineering education

Complementing the engineering formal education in the field of advanced materials and nanotechnology, from a practical and applied point of view.

Selecting and applying the scientific knowledge in order to find solution for technological problems.

Understanding the scientific ‘nano-language’ to enhance the communication between researchers, engineers and society, i.e. to be the link between science and solutions in this field of fast development.

Getting constantly updated, with regards to new trends in advanced materials.

Learning about intellectual property, form scientific publications to patents and technology transfer.

Objectives of the course

EngineeringScientific basic

knowledgeApplications

Complete basic university education in mathematics (calculus, arithmetic and analytical geometry), physics, chemistry,

thermodynamic and statistics.

Careers such as materials, nuclear or chemical engineering. But also mechanical, electrical, biological and civil engineering can be enriched

by the course.

Audience

Undergraduate students

Ultra high vacuum (UHV) technology

Solid state physics for engineering

Surface science and thin films

Molecular devices and machines

Sample characterization

• Microscopy techniques• Spectroscopy techniques• Miscellaneous

Course content

Ultra high vacuum (UHV) technology

Vacuum operational ranges.

Vacuum pumps and functioning principles (ionic, sublimation, diffusion,

rotary, and more).

Benefits and requirements.

Operational methods.

Applications.

Solid state physics for engineering

Crystalline (surface) structure.

Size-depending properties. Energy bands.

Nanoparticles.

Quantum dots.

Thin film solar panel

Thin-Film Batteries for Direct Integration into Electronic Devices

Surface science and thin films Monolayers. Multilayers.

Physical vapour deposition (PVD).

Chemical vapour deposition (CVP).

Self-assembly.

Langmuir-blodget technique.

Electron/ion sputtering. Depth profiling.

Some case studies: graphene, alcanothiols, single and multiple walled

carbon nanotubes (SWCNT and MWCNT), other fullerenes

Current and prospective applications.

Surface science and thin films

Molecular devices and machines

Encapsulation technology and controlled release

Supramolecular chemistry for engineers.

Functional molecules, nanodevices a nd nanomachines.

Electronic devices, MEMS, NEMS.

Photonic materials.

Introduction to nanoengineered materials.

New trends in material science.

microelectromechanical systems chip

Graphene and fullerenes

Sample characterization

STM Image showing graphite (HOPG) atoms

Synchrotron Soleil (France)

Microscopy probe techniques: STM), AFM, SEM, TEM.

Spectroscopy techniques: Synchrotron sources, XPS, AES, FT-IR, Raman spectroscopy. Electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS and HREELS).

Miscellaneous: Surface selective diffraction techniques. Low energy electron diffraction (LEED). Contact angle. Break junction. Theoretical simulation methods.

XPS spectrum of gold subtrate

The course must be in line with the curricular design, norms and rules of the university career where it will be incorporated.

Lectures, by experts in the field.

Experimental sessions where the student will be able to see, apply and get familiar with advanced technology available in material science centers and laboratories, as well as high-tech industries.

Testimonies of professionals who are active in the field

Methodology: didactical strategies and resources

The list of didactical materials includes: A selection of text books and a specially edited syllabus

Complementary texts.

Access to international publications and patents

Guides for experimental sessions

Authorized simulation software

Laboratory facilities

Online-conference facilities, in order to enrich lectures and laboratory

tutorials with the expertise of professionals, who are geographically

distant from the course location.

PC, projector, blackboard/whiteboard.

Methodology: didactical strategies and resources

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology are emerging disciplines of science and technology that integrate a broad range of topics.

New engeneering challenges Alternative tool to provide solutions

Disciplines usually not included in formal engineering education (undergradue level)

Curriculum proposal advocated to complement formal education of engineering careers in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Impact on future engineers Skills for solving technological problems making use of nanotechnology

Conclusions

Universidad Tecnológica Nacional – Facultad Regional Reconquista

Consejo Federal de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET)

WEEF Comettee

Acknowledgments

Thank you

State of the art

The first nanoengineering program in the world was started at the University of Toronto

within the Engineering Science program as one of the Options of study in the final years.

In 2003, the Lund Institute of Technology started a program in Nanoengineering. In 2004,

the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering(CNSE) was established on the campus

of the University at Albany. In 2005, the University of Waterloo established a unique

program which offers a full degree in Nanotechnology Engineering. Louisiana Tech

University started the first program in the U.S. in 2005. In 2006 the University of Duisburg-

Essen started a Bachelor and a Master program NanoEngineering. The University of

California, San Diego followed shortly thereafter in 2007 with its own department of

Nanoengineering. In 2009, the University of Toronto began offering all Options of study in

Engineering Science as degrees, bringing the second nanoengineering degree to Canada.

DTU Nanotech - the Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology - is a department at the

Technical University of Denmark established in 1990.