Physics | University of Parma

Professor
Academic discipline: Chimica industriale (CHIM/04)
Field: Attività formative affini o integrative
Type of training activity: Related/supplementary

48 hours
of face-to-face activities

6 credits

hub: PARMA

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Learning objectives

Prerequisites

Basic courses in organic, physical and polymer chemistry

Course unit content

Aim of the course: New materials represent one of the frontiers of chemical research. This course will highlight the working methodology in materials research through the study of three different classes of materials. For each class physical, chemical and application aspects will be discussed in a comprehensive way.
Self-assembly: Nanofabrication via self-assembly and self-organization, transfer of the molecular properties to the macroscopic properties.
Liquid crystals: Definition, physical properties, types of mesophases, synthesis, structure-property relationship, characterization, electrical and optical properties. LC polymers. Applications: LCD, thermochromism, flat panel TV, etc.
Chemical sensors: Working principle of thermal, piezoelectric, electrochemical and optical sensors. Sensing materials like ionophores, host-guest compounds, etc. Applications: gas sensors, liquid sensors, artificial olfactory systems.
Specialty polymers: Conductive and self-healing polymers. Design, synthesis and functional properties

Full programme

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Bibliography

Handsout and tutorials provided by the teacher

Teaching methods

Classes and tutorials

Assessment methods and criteria

Written and oral examination

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