(574d) Nanotechnology in Chemical Applications

Given the emergence of nanotechnology globally over the last two decades, and its potential to influence both the national and global economies, there is a need to train engineers in nanotechnology.  Nanotechnology in Chemical Applications is a new 3 credit elective course that aims to introduce upperclassmen to nanotechnology concepts from colloid and interfacial science.   The approach is to present fundamental concepts from colloid and interfacial chemistry, and then link these concepts to nanotechnology.  The presentation includes an overview of the course structure, topics covered (e.g. surface forces, colloid characterization, self-assembly and stability, and applications to nanotechnology), and resources used.  The course emphasizes differences in material properties between the nanoscale and the bulk scale.  Portions of this presentation, but not the entire presentation, have been presented previously as a poster¹. 

1.     Hill, P. J., Myers, O. J., Koshka, Y., Thibaudeau, G., and Henington, C., A Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Nanotechnology Education Program. 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition.