Markus Niederberger: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2020 |  |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 327-0112-00L | Chemistry I  | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | M. Niederberger, P. J. Walde, W. R. Caseri | |
| Abstract | Introduction to the basics, terms and concepts of general chemistry, their application to questions in material science and their connection to laboratory experiments and projects. | ||||
| Learning objective | 1) Students can describe the different atomic structures of metals, polymers and ceramics and derive basic material-typical properties. 2) Students are familiar with the concept of mole and molar mass and can perform stoichiometric calculations. 3) Students are able to formulate the law of mass action and, with the help of the equilibrium constant, make statements about the position of equilibrium. They understand how a chemical equilibrium reacts to changes in concentration, pressure and temperature and how to apply Le Châtelier's principle. 4) Students can define oxidation and reduction, determine oxidation numbers, assign reducing and oxidizing agents and calculate redox potentials. They can transfer the basics of redox chemistry to material science processes and applications such as corrosion or batteries. 5) They can explain the terms acid and base, understand what pH means and they can perform pH calculations. They can describe the meaning of acids and bases using material science examples. | ||||
| Content | We start the lecture with the question what chemistry has to do with materials science. Then we will deal with the classification and separation of substances. In the next chapter we discuss the atomic structure and the periodic table. After the introduction of chemical bonds, we cover stoichiometry, the field of chemistry that deals with the quantities of substances used and formed in chemical reactions. We continue with the concept of chemical equilibrium, where we will learn the law of mass action, equilibrium constants, solubility product and also acid-base equilibria. In the last block of the lecture, materials science will again be in the focus when we discuss electrochemistry and corrosion. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Lecture slides with references to further literature are available on Moodle. | ||||
| Literature | Will be communicated | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| Literature | Books and references will be given on the lecture notes. | ||||
| 327-1203-00L | Complex Materials I: Synthesis & Assembly | 5 credits | 4G | M. Niederberger, 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. | ||||
| 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 | ||||