• Biomedical Engineering, Semester 2, position 2

The objective of this course is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the physics of nanostructures and nanotechnology. Through theoretical lectures and practical exercises, students will gain knowledge about the basic types and characteristics of nanomaterials and nanoparticles, methods and techniques for their synthesis and characterization, as well as the applications and implications of nanotechnology in various industries. Additionally, students will analyze the ethical, environmental, and societal aspects of nanotechnology, enabling them to critically consider the role of nanotechnology in modern society.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - Understand the basic concepts and principles of the physics of nanostructures and nanotechnology - Establish the difference between physical and biological processes at the nano level, as well as micro and macro system - Identify various types of nanomaterials and their specific properties - Establish the difference and define the basic principles of devices used for the characterization of nanomaterials

Introduction to the field of nanotechnology and its historical development. Fundamental principles governing nanoscale phenomena. Quantum effects and the unique properties of nanomaterials: size-dependent properties and their implications. Intermolecular forces, Van der Waals forces, hydrogen bonding and other intermolecular interactions at the nanoscale, and their influence on the behavior of nanostructures. Classification of nanomaterials (e.g., carbon-based, metal-based, dendrimers, and composites). Unique physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of nanoparticles. Inspiration from natural systems in designing nanoscale materials and devices. Examples of biomimetic nanotechnology in various applications.

Introduction to techniques for characterization of nanomaterials. Principle of operation of the Scanning Probe microscope. Basic and additional modes of operation and modules. Criteria for self-assembly and examples of molecular systems formed through self-assembly. Inorganic and organic systems, unspecific and non covalent interactions. Molecular recognition and biomimicry. Theoretical (physical and chemical) aspects of biological and technical nanosystems.

Prerequisition for attending this course is that student is regulary attending МАS

1) Handouts from lectures 2) Nanolaboratory with Scanning Probe Microscope JEOL SPM 5200

Total assigned hours: 30

New material: 8
Elaboration and examples (recapitulation): 4

Auditory exercises: 8
Laboratory exercises: 4
Calculation tasks: 0
Seminar paper: 0
Project: 0
Consultations: 0
Discussion/workshop: 0
Research study work: 0

Review and grading of calculation tasks: 0
Review and grading of lab reports: 0
Review and grading of seminar papers: 0
Review and grading of the project: 0
Test: 0
Test: 3
Final exam: 3

Activity during lectures: 5
Test/test: 40
Laboratory practice: 0
Calculation tasks: 0
Seminar paper: 15
Project: 0
Final exam: 40
Requirement for taking the exam (required number of points): 30

Bertino, Massimo F. Introduction to nanotechnology. 2022. ISBN-13‏: ‎978-9811231605; Binns, Chris. Introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnology. John Wiley & Sons, 2021. ISBN: 978-1-119-17223-9.; Hornyak, Gabor L., et al. Fundamentals of nanotechnology. CRC press, 2018., ISBN-13: 978-1420048032; Rogers, B., Pennathur, S., Adams, J., Nanotechnology: Understanding Small Systems, 3rd edition, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-1482211726.; Bhushan, B., Harald F.,, Sumio H., eds. Applied Scanning Probe Methods I. Springer Science & Business Media, 2014. ISBN: 9783642357923