Unit

School Of Science And Health

Fabrication of Nanostructured DevicesWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300415.2

Discipline: CHEMICAL SCIENCES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 3

Credit Points: 10

Assumed Knowledge
Chemistry 1 and Chemistry 2. Biology 1 and Nanotechnology 2. Applied Instrumentation in Nanotechnology. Organic Chemistry 2

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About this Unit
This unit deals with methods of synthesising and assembling nanostructures (eg rotaxanes and catenanes) and spectroscopic techniques used to characterise their composition and structure. The students will learn about the functional groups and their applications such as wiring molecular components to a frame. These molecules will act as moving components in nanomachines, molecular switches, prodders, chemical rotors, paddles, gears, molecular brakes and molecular shuttles. The movements are controlled and driven by pH of the medium, introduction of metal ions, light and electron potential. Case studies on evolution of nanodevices from concept to commercialisation will also be pursued in this unit.