Introduction of low dimensional nanomaterials, e.g. carbon nanotube, graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides, and the corresponding methods of synthesis and characterization. Surface and interface modification of nanomaterials. Band-structure engineering of nanomaterials. Low-dimensional Van del Waals heterostructures. Applications of electronic devices, thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.

CILO-1: Students will be able to explain the concepts and principles of nanomaterials and nanochemistry. CILO-2: Students will be able to describe the structures and properties of several different nanomaterials, with a special emphasis on low dimensional nanomaterials. CILO-3: Students will be able to explain the typical synthesis methods of nanomaterials, with a special emphasis on chemical vapour deposition. CILO-4: Students will be able to explain the general device fabrication strategies using two-dimensional nanomaterials as building blocks, as well as their heterostructured assemblies. CILO-5: Students will be able to introduce the working principles of a few characterization instruments (for example, STM and AFM) for nanomaterials, and their more advanced applications in manipulation of materials’ properties at the nanoscale.