CH 440

Intro to Nanomaterials

A comprehensive introduction to major classes of nanomaterials: carbon-based (fullerenes, nanotubes, and graphene), semiconductors (quantum dots and wires) and metals (nanoclusters and plasmonic nanoparticles) with the overview of nanoscale aspects of chemistry and applications of nanoscale materials. Prerequisites: Any two senior chemistry courses. CH202 and CH225 are recommended.