Hybrid materials and functional interfaces (4895)

  
Coordinating lecturer :Prof. dr. Anitha ETHIRAJAN 
  
Co-lecturer :Prof. dr. Wouter VAN GOMPEL 
  
Member of the teaching team :dr. Dries DE SLOOVERE 
 Prof. dr. Jean MANCA 
 Prof. dr. Nianjun YANG 


Language of instruction : English


Credits: 3,0
  
Period: semester 1 (3sp)
  
2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
  
Final grade2: Numerical
 
Sequentiality
 
   Advising sequentiality bound on the level of programme components
 
 
Advice It is advised that this course is taken in tandem with specialisation courses '4903 Geavanceerde anorganische materiaalsynthese', '4905 Conversion of materials and energy'

Prerequisites

The required prior knowledge that the student must possess before taking this course includes:

- Basic knowledge of organic chemistry/polymer chemistry/physical chemistry

- Principles of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics

- Basic knowledge of electrochemistry

- Basic knowledge of electronics

- Basic knowledge of solid state physics

- Basic knowledge in solid state chemistry

- Basic knowledge in soft matter

- Basic knowledge in materials (colloids, surfactants)




Content

The content of the course is the following:

  • Functional interfaces: fundamental processes involved in various interfaces: charge and energy transfer, band bending, wetting, optical properties, heat transfer, adsorption and interface reactions (e.g. SEI), interface transfer
  • Formation of hybrid materials and interfaces: self-assembly processes
  • Hybrid materials: Specific combinations
  • Hybrid materials with biological or bio-inspired materials
  • Material-bio interfaces
  • Complex electrodes in batteries
  • Optoelectronics

The aim of this course unit is to both deepen and apply the knowledge of hybrid materials and specific phenomena occurring at interfaces of (hybrid) materials. The essential learning goals comprises of:

  • The student understands the concept of the functional interface and the role this interface plays in physical phenomena such as charge transfer, surface tension or optical properties of materials
  • The student can correlate interface-induced effects (in device assembly, (bio-)material-biological interactions) based on materials making the interface
  • The student knows the three forms of transfer to an interface (charge) and can relate them to the concepts cited
  • The student can translate a practical problem to the material component(s), make a proposal to solve the problem through modifications of the material and the results
  • The student can work out a topic on hybrid materials or interface phenomena and present it orally to fellow students


Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Lecture  
Response lecture  
Self-study assignment  
Small group session  
Teaching methods  
Case study  
Discussion/debate  
Exercises  
Presentation  


Evaluation

Semester 1 (3,00sp)

Evaluation method
Oral evaluation during teaching period25 %
Transfer of partial marks within the academic year
Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic yearThe student obtains at least 10/20.
Presentation
Written exam75 %
Transfer of partial marks within the academic year
Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic yearThe student obtains at least 10/20.
Closed-book
Oral explanation
Use of study material during evaluation
Explanation (English)calculator
Evaluation conditions (participation and/or pass)
Conditions Participation in the presentation which is linked to evaluation, as well as the evaluation itself, is mandatory.
Consequences If a student does not participate in one or more of the components of the evaluation because of an unjustified reason, he/she will receive an N = evaluation not fully completed: unjustified absence for one or more components of the evaluation as the final result for the course.
Additional information

The written exam consists of only written exam (no oral explanation) for most questions, and written exam with oral explanation only for some questions. Students with exam contract: The presentation during study period will be replaced by presentation during exam period.


Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No
 

Compulsory course material
 

All study materials will be made available on Blackboard (slides and scientific literature)



Learning outcomes
Master of Materiomics
  •  EC 
  • EC 1. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme has an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of functional materials, especially with regard to the relation between composition, structure and functional properties at all length scales and in their operating surroundings.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC1.1 The student is able to explain the structure of materials and apply this knowledge.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC1.2 The student is able to explain properties of materials and apply this knowledge.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC1.4 The student is able to explain devices and apply this knowledge.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC1.5 The student is able to explain synthesis and deposition methods for materials.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC1.6 The student can understand properties from the structure.

  •  EC 
  • EC 2. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme can combine chemical and physical principles enabling the discovery of new material concepts based on an interdisciplinary approach.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC2.1 The student is able to design a structure with properties in mind.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC2.2 The student is able to select and optimize a materials concept.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC2.3 The student is able to devise and examine a new materials concept, taking into account sustainability aspects.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC2.4 The student has knowledge of chemical concepts and methods. [learning pathway interdisciplinarity - identification: the students knows which phenomena are studied in the various disciplines and which methods and theories are used]

     
  •  DC 
  • DC2.5 The student has knowledge of physical concepts and methods. [learning pathway interdisciplinarity - identification: the student knows which phenomena are studied in the various disciplines and which methods and theories are used]

     
  •  DC 
  • DC2.6 The student is able to relate chemical and physical concepts and methods to each other to understand materials. [learning pathway interdisciplinarity - coordination: the student is able to make connections between different perspectives]

     
  •  DC 
  • DC2.7 The student has knowledge of the added value and shortcomings of chemical and physical approaches and knows how to apply the strengths of both approaches adapted to the problem/issue at hand. [learning pathway interdisciplinarity - reflection: the student considers different perspectives and is able to reflect critically on them]

     
  •  DC 
  • DC2.8 The student is able to evaluate which disciplines are involved in solving a complex material problem. [learning pathway interdisciplinarity - reflection: the student considers different perspectives and is able to reflect critically on them]

     
  •  DC 
  • DC2.10 The student is able to make informed judgments about which concepts and methods to select and combine from different perspectives, and is able to propose a new materials concept with this in mind. [learning pathway interdisciplinarity - transformation: the student arrives at new insights, materials concepts,... by integrating different perspectives]


     
  •  DC 
  • DC2.11 The student is able to apply concepts and methods from various disciplines to new, complex materials problems: The student is able to propose the necessary actions to bring new materials concepts through the chain of design, synthesis, characterization, to implementation in a device and system.  [learning pathway interdisciplinarity - transformation: the student arrives at new insights, materials concepts,... by integrating different perspectives]


  •  EC 
  • EC 4. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme is able to autonomously consult, summarise and critically interpret international scientific literature, reference it correctly and use it to explore and identify new domains relevant to the field.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC4.1 The student is able to look up and select appropriate international scientific literature from a variety of disciplines related to materials-related problems or research questions.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC4.2 The student is able to correctly and completely reference to scientific literature.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC4.3 The student is able to critically interpret, evaluate, compare, and/or summarize relevant scientific literature related to materials-related problems or research questions.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC4.4 The student is able to use relevant scientific literature to solve materials-related problems and/or to identify and explore new areas relevant to the field.

  •  EC 
  • EC 6. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme is able to communicate in both written and spoken form and to take a well-argued position in a scientific discussion, going from a general to a specialist level, adapted to the target audience.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC6.1 The student is able to report orally and in writing in an adequate manner.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC6.2 The student is able to adapt to the purpose and target audience of the communication, i.e., can empathize with the target audience and make appropriate choices regarding language use and format.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC6.3 The student is able to take and defend a logically constructed position, based on relevant and scientifically supported arguments.

 

  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
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