Applications of nanomateriais and new materials

1. Acquire general knowledge about the importance of nanotechnology.
2. Acquire knowledge about the applications of nanotechnology in industry.
3. Acquire knowledge about nanotechnology applied to the environment and research

UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION, PROPERTIES AND SOURCES OF INFORMATION

• Introduction. Trends in Nanomaterials and New Materials.
• Classification of Nanomaterials and New Materials.
• Challenges in Nanomaterials and New Materials.
• The applications of Nanomaterials and New Materials in the context of the current perspectives of Research and Industry.

UNIT 2. APPLICATIONS OF NEW MATERIALS AND NANOMATERIALS I

• Applications of Nanomaterials and New Materials:
- Applications in biomedicine.
- Applications in electronics, optoelectronics and photonics.
- Applications in energy.
- Applications in heterogeneous catalysis.
- Applications in food, cosmetics and textiles.
- Environmental applications.
- Structural applications.
- Applications in art and other trends.

Basic

- D. Vollath. "Nanomaterials: an introduction to synthesis, properties and applications". Wiley-VCH, 2013.
- G. Cao: "Nanostructures and Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications". Imperial College Press, 2004.
- A.R. West: "Solid State Chemistry and its Applications". Wiley, 2014.
- R. Tilley: "Understanding solids: the science of materials". Wiley, 2004.
- L.E. Smart, E.A. Moore: "Solid State Chemistry: An Introduction". CRCPress, 2012.
- J.A. Schwarz, C.I. Contescu, K. Putyera (Editors): "Dekker Encyclopedia of nanoscience and nanotechnology" (5 vols.). Marcel Dekker, 2004.


Specific

Periodical journals of maximum impact in the fields of “nanomaterials” and “new materials” accessible through university data bases (Nature Review Materials, Nature Materials, Nature Nanotechnology, Advanced Materials, Materials Today, Nano Today, etc.)
In addition, complementary texts (articles, web pages, specific texts) will be recommended for each topic at the time of the subject.

CG1 - Innovate in spaces and areas of the work field, demonstrating initiative and entrepreneurial spirit.
CG2 - Identify information from the scientific literature using the appropriate channels and integrate said information to raise and contextualize a research topic
CG5 - Use scientific terminology in English to argue experimental results in the context of the chemical profession
CB6 - Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and / or application of ideas, often in a research context.
CB7 - That students know how to apply the knowledge acquired and their ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of ​​study
CB9 - That students know how to communicate their conclusions and the knowledge and ultimate reasons that support them to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way

Transversal competences.
CT1 - Prepare, write and publicly defend scientific and technical reports.
CT3 - Work autonomously and efficiently in the daily practice of research or professional activity.
CT4 - Appreciate the value of quality and continuous improvement, acting with rigor, responsibility and professional ethics

Specific competences.
CE2 - Propose alternatives for solving complex chemical problems of the different chemical specialties
CE1 - Define concepts, principles. Theories and specialized facts of the different areas of Chemistry.
CE3 - Apply materials and biomolecules in innovative fields of industry and chemical engineering
CE9 - Value, promote and practice innovation and entrepreneurship in industry and chemical research.

The subject is taught through lectures that will serve to tutor the student in their personal work that they will have to develop later.
These lectures are complemented with seminar classes in which the teacher, in addition to solving practical problems, will solve the doubts that the student may have when solving the exercises or questions proposed by the teacher, as part of their personal work. perform by the student. In addition, within these seminar classes, the student must solve an exercise proposed by the teacher that will serve to assess the student's level of understanding.
The virtual platform and the virtual campus will be used to leave teaching material, web addresses, etc. and to facilitate communication between teachers and students.


Teaching will be face-to-face, except for some tutoring that could be carried out virtually.
The delivery of reports, assignments and exercises by the student will be face-to-face and in paper format, and in some cases as digital material and non-face-to-face delivery (virtual classroom, web mail, etc.).

Throughout the course the following competencies are evaluated

ASSESSMENT SYSTEM WEIGHTING ASSESSED COMPETENCES
Final exam: CB6; CB7; CB9
Problem solving and practical cases: CG1; CG2; CG5
Realization of works and written reports: CG1; CG2; CG5
Oral presentation (papers, reports, problems
and practical cases: CG2; CT1; CT3; CT4
Continuous assessment of the student through questions
and oral questions during the course: CB7; CB9; CT1

SCENARIO 1: adapted normality
The evaluation will consist of two parts:
a) Continuous evaluation with a weight of 40%, corresponding to seminars, tutorials, exercises delivered to the teacher.
b) Final exam of the subject: 60%
The final exam will be face-to-face.

In any case of not passing the continuous evaluation, a final exam will be carried out with a weight of 100%.
The second opportunity will consist of taking a final exam with a weight of 100% (face-to-face)

Indication regarding plagiarism and the improper use of technologies in the performance of tasks or tests: "In cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the Regulations for the evaluation of the academic performance of students and the review of ratings"

WORK IN THE CLASSROOM
Large group lecture classes: 12 hours
Interactive classes in a small group (Seminars): 7 hours
Tutorials in a very small group: 2 hours
Preparation of tests and works
directed: 18 hours
Student personal study: 36 hours

Recommendations for the evaluation
The student must review the theoretical concepts introduced in the different topics, using the reference manual and summaries. The degree of success in solving the proposed exercises provides a measure of the student's preparation to face the final exam of the subject. Those students who encounter significant difficulties when working on the proposed activities must attend the teacher's tutoring hours, with the aim that the teacher can analyze the problem and help solve these difficulties. It is very important, when preparing for the exam, to solve some of the exercises that appear at the end of each of the chapters of the reference manual.

Recommendations for the second change evaluation
The teacher will analyze with those students who do not successfully pass the evaluation process, and so wish, the difficulties encountered in learning the contents of the subject. He will also provide additional material (questions, exercises, exams, etc.) to reinforce the learning of the subject.

• It is highly recommended to attend the lectures from the first day since the different topics of the program are linked to each other.
• It is important to keep the study of the subject “up to date”.
• Once you have finished reading a topic, it is useful to summarize the important points, identifying the basic points to remember and making sure you know both their meaning and the conditions under which they can be applied.