Organic Materials and Nanotechnology

To acquire an overview of organic molecular materials: the types of materials, their properties and applicability, and current study and characterization techniques.
To be able to understand basic concepts in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, which allows the study of the properties and manipulation of chemical objects at the nanometer scale.
To acquire knowledge about the impact of Materials Chemistry in different technological areas, such as medicine and renewable energies

· Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
· Organization of molecules in condensed phases. Thin, self-assembled films. Liquid crystals
· Unconventional physical properties of Molecular Materials. Materials with optical properties, conductive and superconducting organic materials.
Applications.
· Carbon nanomaterials: fullerenes, nanotubes and graphene.
· Molecular electronics: cables and devices. Nanoelectronics.
· Current issues of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Presentation of the state of the art through conferences given by specialists in the field.

Basic bibliography
Modern Physical Organic Chemistry” E. V. Anslyn, D. A. Dougherty, University Science Books, 2006
Nanochemistry : a chemical approach to nanomaterials / Geoffrey A. Ozin and André C. Arsenault.
Cambridge : RSC Publishing, 2005
M.C. Petty, M.R. Bryce, D. Bloor, Eds.: Introduction to Molecular Electronics,
Oxford University Press, NY, 1995.

Complementary bibliography
Nanomaterials chemistry : recent developments and new directions / edited by C. N. R. Rao, A. Müller, and A. K. Cheetham
Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, cop. 2007
Nanoscopic materials : size-dependent phenomena / Emil Roduner
Cambridge : RSC Publishing, [2006]
Fullerenes : principles and applications. Eds. Fernando Langa, Jean-Francois Nierengarten. Royal Society of Chemistry, 2008
Carbon-rich compounds : from molecules to materials / Eds. Michael M. Haley and Rik R. Tykwinski. Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, cop. 2006
Fullerenes: From Synthesis to Optoelectronic Properties. Guldi, D. M.; Martín, N.Eds. Kluwer Academic Press, Dordrecht, Netherland, 2002.
Organic Optoelectronic Materials. Y. Li (ed), Springer, 2015
Organic Photovoltaics: Materials, Device Physics, and Manufacturing Technologies. C. Brabec, U. Scherf, V. Dyakonov, (eds), 2nd ed., Weinheim: Wiley-VCH, 2014
Introduction to Liquid Crystals Chemistry and Physics. P. J. Collings, London: Taylor & Francis, 2001
Liquid Crystals: Experimental Study of Physical Properties and Phase Transitions. S. Kumar, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2001
Liquid Crystals. S. Chandrasekhar, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1992

BASIC AND GENERAL
CG1 - Work as a team efficiently in their professional and / or research workCG3 - Access the necessary information (databases, scientific articles, etc.) and have sufficient criteria for its interpretation and use
CG5 - Be well prepared to pursue future doctoral studies in multidisciplinary areas
CG6 - Be well prepared to develop a job in technological companies related to Organic Chemistry
CG7 - Publicly present the results of an investigation or a technical report
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
CB10 - That students possess the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous.

TRANSVERSAL
CT1 - Manage computer tools and information and communication technologies, as well as access to online databases
CT2 - Develop scientific-technical communication skills in Spanish and English, both orally and in writing, using the most common audiovisual media
CT4 - Apply the concepts, principles, theories or models related to Organic Chemistry to new or little-known environments, within multidisciplinary contexts

SPECIFIC
CE7 - Know the impact of Organic Chemistry in industry, environment, pharmacy, health, agri-food and renewable energies
CE12 - Know the most important types of organic macromolecules and organic supramolecular entities, their characterization, modifications and their application in Science and Technology

Theoretical classes supported by computer material for the whole group in which the fundamental contents, revised and updated, prepared by the teachers will be transmitted. In some cases, they will be complemented or replaced by lectures presented by leading guest lecturers in their area.
Scheduled tutorials
Public presentation of works by students

Final exam 60%
Preparation and oral presentation of works 30%
Continuous evaluation of the student through questions during the course 10%

Theoretical classes (lectures) 18 h
Oral presentations, supported by computer material for the whole group, in which the fundamental, revised and updated contents, prepared by the teachers, will be transmitted. In some cases, they will be complemented or replaced by lectures presented by leading guest lecturers in their area 2 h
Public exhibition of work by students 2 h
Scheduled tutorials 1 h
Evaluation and / or exam 2 h
Bibliographic search 25 h
Preparation and study 50 h

Classes will usually be taught in Spanish. However, some presentations may be given in English.