Characterizing Nanomaterial Structure

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Characterizing nanomaterial structure is challenging as it requires multiple methods drawn from disciplines ranging from materials engineering to colloidal chemistry. This class will present analysis tools and will focus on their specific application to nanostructures, specifically those prepared via solution-phase chemistry. Material will be structured into four modules on (a) dimensions and morphology (b) internal structure (c) surface chemistry and (d) molecular analysis. Case studies will illustrate best practices for analyzing and reporting characterization data. This course provides students an opportunity to compare different methodologies as well as select not just sufficient, but appropriate, tools for a nanomaterial analysis problem.