Markus Niederberger: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2017 |  |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Markus Niederberger |
| Field | Multifunctional Materials |
| Address | Professur Multifunktionsmaterial. ETH Zürich, HCI F 509 Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 633 63 90 |
| markus.niederberger@mat.ethz.ch | |
| URL | https://multimat.mat.ethz.ch |
| Department | Materials |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 327-0103-00L | Introduction to Materials Science | 3 credits | 3G | M. Niederberger, L. Heyderman, N. Spencer, P. Uggowitzer | |
| Abstract | Fundamental knowledge and understanding of the atomistic and macroscopic concepts of material science. | ||||
| Learning objective | Basic concepts in materials science. | ||||
| Content | Contents: Atomic structure Atomic bonds Crystalline structure, perfection - imperfection Diffusion Mechanical and thermal properties Phase diagrams Kinetics Structural materials Electric, magnetic and optical properties of materials Surfaces Materials selection criteria | ||||
| Lecture notes | http://www.multimat.mat.ethz.ch/education/lectures/intro.html | ||||
| Literature | James F. Shackelford Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers 5th Ed., Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2000 | ||||
| 327-0503-AAL | Ceramics I Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 3 credits | 6R | M. Niederberger, T. Graule, A. R. Studart | |
| Abstract | Introduction to ceramic processing | ||||
| Learning objective | The aim is the understanding of the basic principles of ceramic processing. | ||||
| Content | Basic chemical processes for powder production. Liquid-phase synthesis methods. Sol-Gel processes. Classical crystallization theory. Gas phase reactions. Basics of the collidal chemistry for suspension preparation and control. Characterization techniques for powders and colloids. Shaping techniques for bulk components and thin films. Sintering processes and microstructural control. | ||||
| Lecture notes | See: http://www.multimat.mat.ethz.ch/education/lectures/ceramics.html | ||||
| Literature | Books and references will be provided on the lecture notes. | ||||
| 327-0503-00L | Ceramics I | 3 credits | 2V + 1U | M. Niederberger, T. Graule, A. R. Studart | |
| Abstract | Introduction to ceramic processing. | ||||
| Learning objective | The aim is the understanding of the basic principles of ceramic processing. | ||||
| Content | Basic chemical processes for powder production. Liquid-phase synthesis methods. Sol-Gel processes. Classical crystallization theory. Gas phase reactions. Basics of the collidal chemistry for suspension preparation and control. Characterization techniques for powders and colloids. Shaping techniques for bulk components and thin films. Sintering processes and microstructural control. | ||||
| Lecture notes | See: http://www.multimat.mat.ethz.ch/education/lectures/ceramics.html | ||||
| Literature | Books and references will be given on the lecture notes. | ||||
| 327-1203-00L | Complex Materials I: Synthesis & Assembly | 5 credits | 4G | M. Niederberger, D. Kundu, A. Lauria | |
| Abstract | Introduction to materials synthesis concepts based on the assembly of differently shaped objects of varying chemical nature and length scales | ||||
| Learning objective | The aim is a) to learn how to design and create objects as building blocks with a particular shape and a defined recognition pattern, b) to understand the chemistry that allows for the creation of such hard and soft objects within a certain size range, and c) to master the concepts to assemble these objects into hierarchically structured materials. | ||||
| Content | The course is divided into two parts: I) synthesis of 0-, 1-, 2-, and 3-dimensional building blocks with a length scale from nm to µm, and II) assembly of these building blocks into 1-, 2- and 3-dimensional structures over several length scales up to cm. In part I, various methodologies for the synthesis of the building blocks will be discussed, including Turkevich and Brust-Schiffrin-method for gold nanoparticles, hot-injection for semiconducting quantum dots, aqueous and nonaqueous sol-gel chemistry for metal oxides, or gas-and liquid-phase routes to carbon nanostructures. Part II is focused on self- and directed assembly methods that can be used to create higher order architectures from those building blocks connecting the microscopic with the macroscopic world. Examples include photonic crystals, nanocrystal solids, colloidal molecules, mesocrystals or particle-based foams and aerogels. | ||||
| Lecture notes | http://www.multimat.mat.ethz.ch/education/lectures/complex_lecture.html | ||||
| Literature | References to original articles and reviews for further reading will be provided on the lecture notes. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | 1) Einführung Materialwissenschaft (327-0103-00L), in particular atomic structure, chemical bonds and basics of magnetic, electronic and optical properties of materials 2) Ceramics I (327-0503-00L), in particular liquid-phase processes, sol-gel processes and interparticle interactions 3) Kristallographie (327-0104-00L), in particular structure of crystalline solids 4) Methoden der Materialcharakterisierung (327-0504-00L) 5) Basic concepts of polymer science, in particular polymer synthesis and polymer characterization | ||||