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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 14: Interface and Self Assembly
17 Oct 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Nick Fang, Omar N Sobh
Interface and Self AssemblyTopics: Origin of Adhesion: VdW Forces How can a Gecko lift it's foot off? Microscopic view of friction Driving Forces for Self Assembly Assembly by Surface Energy Phase Diagram of Micelles Micelle Properties Molecular self Assembly Geometries Possible Phase...
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 15: Self Assembly at all Scales
28 Oct 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Nick Fang
Interface and Self AssemblyTopics: From Surface Forces to Self-Assembly Self-propelled Droplets Driving Forces for Self-Assembly Phase Diagram of Micelles Micelle Properties Thermodynamic Balance of SAM Critical size of self assembled Micelles Distribution of Self Assembled Structures More...
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 16: Synthesis and Nanomaterials
17 Nov 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Nick Fang, Omar N Sobh
Synthesis and NanomaterialsTopics: Nanostructures by Self-Assembly Making The Connection Synthesis of Nanomaterials Industrial Practice: Sol Gel Process Sol Gel Process Flow Gaining Control of Size Dispersion Micrograph of Nanoparticles Homogeneous Nanoparticles Influence of Polymer Stabilizer...
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 17: Synthesis and Nanomaterials II
17 Nov 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Nick Fang, Omar N Sobh
Synthesis and Nanomaterials IITopics: Nanostructures by Self-Assembly Making The Connection Synthesis of Nanomaterials Industrial Practice: Sol Gel Process Sol Gel Process Flow Gaining Control of Size Dispersion Micrograph of Nanoparticles Homogeneous Nanoparticles Influence of Polymer Stabilizer...
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 18: Enabling tools for Characterization of Nanoscale Materials
17 Nov 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Nick Fang, Omar N Sobh
Enabling tools for nanoscale materialsTopics: Vapor - Liquid - Solid Nanowire Growth Anodizing Alumina as Template Sensing with Nanowires Imagning with Energy Beams Scanning electron Microscopy (SEM) Electron Sources Field Emission Principle Limitations of the Beam Size Liquid Metal Ion Source...
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 19: In Touch With Atoms
08 Dec 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Nick Fang, Omar N Sobh
In touch with AtomsTopics: Imaging With Energy Beams Energy Beam - Material Interactions Imaging Modes Addition Imaging Features Examples of FIB Technology Three Modes of FIB Radiation Damage of FIB Impact of GA Doping The Scanning Probe System Scanning Tunneling Microscopy STM Components...
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 1: Concepts in Nanoscale Science
03 Sep 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Nick Fang, Omar N Sobh
Concepts in Nanoscale ScienceTopics: Below the continuum: quantum mechanics Statistics of small ensembles: molecular transport and thermodynamics Constitutive description of materials: continuum solid mechanics Nanoscale momentum and energy transfer: ballistic and diffusive transport Surface and...
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 20: Sensing and Actuation in Nanoscale
17 Dec 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Nick Fang, Omar N Sobh
Sensing and Actuation in NanoscaleTopics: Scanning Tunneling Microscopy Two Modes of Forming STM Images STM Manipulation Atomic Force Microscopy Typical Engaging Curve Imaging in Fluid Shear Force Sensing by Tuning Fork Tip Shape Effects: Containment Tip Shape Effect: Cone Angle Other Imaging...
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 22: Actuators for Nanoscale Displacement
17 Dec 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Nick Fang, Omar N Sobh
Actuators for Nanoscale DisplacementTopics: The Physics behind optical tweezers A Particle in a laser beam Application of Optical Tweezers Molecular Motors Microtubules Microtubule Properties Hybrid Nanomotors
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 23: Nanomaterials and Devices for Energy Conversion I
28 Dec 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Nick Fang, Omar N Sobh
Nanomaterials and Devices for Energy ConversionTopics: Overview of Actuators at Nanoscale Electrostatic Actuators Piezo-Actuators Surface Acoustic Wave Motors Actuator Selection Electrochemical Actuators Solid State Electrochemical Actuator Electrochemical nano-actuator Electrochemical conversion...
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 24: Nanomaterials and Devices for Energy Conversion II
28 Dec 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Nick Fang, Omar N Sobh
Nanomaterials and Devices for Energy Conversion IITopics: Electrochemistry - Energy Storage Non-linear Diffusion Effect in Electrochemistry Architecture of 3-D batteries Nanomaterials for Energy Storage Solutions for Reversibility Nano-wire Lithium Ion Batteries Nano-wire Solar Cells Micro Nano...
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 25: Nanomaterials and Devices for Solar Energy
29 Dec 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Nick Fang, Omar N Sobh
Nanomaterials and Devices for Solar EnergyTopics: Approaches: Breathing Membrane Continuous Operation Fuel Cell Water Management ElectroKinetic Nanobattery EDL Capacitators Laminar Flow Based Micro Fuel Cells The Energy in Sunlight Solar Energy Utilization Discovery of photovoltaic effect...
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 26: Nanomanufacturing 1: Semiconductor Manufacturing
20 Jan 2010 | | Contributor(s):: Nick Fang, Omar Sobh
Nanomaterials and Devices for Solar EnergyTopics: From Si crystals to Wafers From Wafers to Chips Photolithography: Definitions Optical Lithography Multi-Photon Lithography E-Beam Lithography Imprinting Lithography Scanning probe lithography Additive Processes Thermal Oxidation Diffusion Thermal...
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 27: Nanomanufacturing 2: Optical Nanomanufacturing
20 Feb 2010 | | Contributor(s):: Nick Fang
Nanomanufacturing 2: Optical NanomanufacturingTopics: Three Basic Exposure Methods Photomask and Reticles Positive and Negative Lithography Relationshil Between Mask and Resist Eight Steps to Photolithography Photolithographic Process Positive Photoresists Negative Photoresists Chemistry of...
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 27: Optical Methods
21 Jan 2010 | | Contributor(s):: Nick Fang, Omar Sobh
Optical MathodsTopics: Photomask and Reticles Positive and Negative Lithography Relationship between Mask and Resist 8 Steps of Photolithography Photolithographic Process Positive Photoresists Negative Photoresists Chemistry of Photo-Crosslinking A simplified Model of Polymerization Photoresist...
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 28: Nanomanufacturing 3: Imprint Technology
28 Jan 2010 | | Contributor(s):: Nick Fang
Nanomanufacturing 3: Imprint TechnologyTopics: Imprinting: A Long History Nanoimprinting and Hot Embossing Example of nanoimprint machine Volume Manufacture Large-Scale NIL Examples Step and Flash imprint Lithography(SFIL) Application Example: Security NIL application in metamaterials Imprinting...
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 2: Primer on Nanotechnology
03 Sep 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Nick Fang, Omar N Sobh
Primer on NanotechnologyTopics: Nanophase materials: design, synthesis and characterization Nanodevice thermal and fluidic management Nanoscale sensing, nanometrology and actuation Nanosystem energy conversion Nanomanufacturing: challenges and opportunities Nanoscale biomimetic devices and systems
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 3: Thinking at the Nanoscale - Departure from continuum
18 Sep 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Nick Fang
Thinking at the Nanoscale - Departure from continuumTopics: The Scale of Things Nanoscale Friction Departure from continuum Constitutive Equations Revisited Microscopic origins of Physical Law Constructionist Approach Mechanics at Atomic Scale Atomic Bonding in Solids Van der Waals Bonding...
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 4: Quantum Effects in Nanostructures - Confinement and Coherence
18 Sep 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Nick Fang
Quantum Effects in Nanostructures - Confinement and CoherenceTopics: Quantum Effects Solution of a Confined 1D system Lattice Vibration, Phonon Phonon Energy Diagram Polyatomic Lattice Total Energy by Carriers Density of States (DOS) Density of State in Nanostructures Density of States in Low...
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 5: Basic Carrier Interactions in Nanostructures
30 Sep 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Nick Fang
Basic Carrier Interactions in NanostructuresTopics: Introduction to Nanoscience and Tech Departure from Continuum Lattice vibration and Phonon Density of State in Low Dimensions Tunneling Applications of Tunneling Microscopic Transport Theory Proportion of Particles at Given State Quantum...