Course Catalogue

Nanostructured Materials 4H CHEM4045

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Chemistry
  • Credits: 10
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course covers various aspects of nanostructured materials synthesis and characterisation for level 4 students.

Timetable

18 hours of lectures and 2 hours of tutorials to be arranged

Requirements of Entry

Normally grade D3 or above in Inorganic Chemistry 3, Organic Chemistry 3 and Physical Chemistry 3.

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

90 minute written examination

Main Assessment In: April/May

Course Aims

This course provides an introduction and insight into contemporary inorganic solid state and materials chemistry research. The focus of the course is on the link between synthesis, structure and properties and the underpinning concept of materials design.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

 

1. Describe the fundamental properties such as crystallinity, composition, crystal phase, phase mixing, domain structure, porosity and pore structure.

2. Explain the principles of synthesis in the solid state and evaluate the applicability of various synthesis routes to inorganic solids.

3. Define the relationship between nanoscale structure, composition and behaviour for materials classified in terms of their number of dimensions.

4. Describe the effects of size and morphology on materials functionality and assess how these effects impact on the structures and properties of nanomaterials.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions