13345 - Electrochemical Nanotechnology Modulübersicht

Module Number: 13345 - module is no longer offered from WS 2018/19
Module Title:Electrochemical Nanotechnology
  Elektrochemische Nanotechnologie
Department: Faculty 1 - Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Schmeißer, Dieter
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: On special announcement
Credits: 4
Learning Outcome:Students acquire knowledge of the fundamentals and methods for the electrochemical preparation of nano-structures. The topic of the module serves as an example to illustrate the connection between basic and applied sciences and to demonstrate the methods of attaining new perceptions. Additionally the module supports presentation skills and further competences as accurateness, endurance and curiosity.
Contents:Basics and Fundamentals of electro-chemistry
  • Metal/Electrolyte interface
  • Electrode potentials
  • Kinetics of electrochemical reactions
  • Semiconductor-Electrolyte interface
Electro-crystallization
  • Growth models: Macroscopic and molecular theories of crystal growth
  • Nucleation and growth of nanoparticles
  • Surface processes: adsorption, diffusion, subpotential deposition
Characterization of nano-structures
  • scanning tunneling microscopy (STM)
  • atomic force microscopy (AFM)
  • scanning electron microscopy
  • drop cell
  • scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM)
  • Kelvin microscope
Preparation of micro- and nanostructures
  • Atomic manipulation via electrochemical processes
  • Self-organized systems: Self assembled monolayers (SAM), Growth of anodic, porous oxides, oxide nanotubes
  • Selective electro deposition on highly structured surfaces: Application to porous membranes, nanowires
  • Creation of structures via optically induced methods: Structuring via laser radiation, light exposure of semiconductors
  • Nanolitography
Technological applictions
  • Catalysts
  • Solar cells
  • Magnetic memory systems and sensors
Recommended Prerequisites:Knowledge corresponding to the content of the following modules
  • 13103: Chemistry I: General and Inorganic Chemistry
  • 13215: Chemistry II: Organic and Analytical Chemistry
  • 13111: General Physics I (Classical Physics)
  • 13203: General Physics II (Structure of Matter)
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 90 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Module Examination:Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Written examination, 90 minutes
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • no assignment
Remarks:
  • Study programme Physics M. Sc.: Compulsory elective module in specialised modules "Applied Physics".
Self organised studies:
  • re-work of the lecture by means of English literature.
Module Components:Lecture: Electrochemical Nanotechnology
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment