MAT649 Nanostructures, Nanopatterning and Nanomechanics

Aims/Description: This module introduces nanostructures (free-standing nanoobjects or assemblies of these, or nanopores in porous materials), and methods of nanopatterning and nanocharacterisation (nanometrology, nanomechanical testing). There is a particular emphasis on non-carbon-based nanotubes, composite nanotubes, nanowires and belts, and nanosticks and tips. Also considered are 3-D framework nanostructures, including nanoporous materials, opal and inverse opal structures, and composite nanomaterials generated from these porous materials. The nanopatterning methods introduced concentrate on focused ion beam, focused electron beam technology and mechanical imprint methods. For nanocharacterisation, advanced methods of electron microscopy and nanoindentation, scratch testing and other mechanical deformation-based methods

Staff Contact: MOEBUS GUENTER

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