(bio)nanotechnology

Provide an introduction to the nanoparticle science (metallic, quantum dots, and molecular) including formation process and their characterisation.
Understanding the origin of thermodynamical, optical, and electronic properties of nanoaggreates.
Use of nanoparticles for technological applications, including bio.
Gain the capabilities to reading and understanding the state-of-the-art literature in the field.

At the end of the course, students are expected to have the following skills:
1) rational view of matter at the nanoscale, and their use in today and future day life processes
2) knowledge of the most common formation processes
3) knowledge of the most common characterization tools
4) will be able to describe the different morphologies of nano-aggregates and their trend with size and chemical composition
5) will be able to discuss how optical and catalytic properties depend on the nanoparticles' morphology
6) basic knowledge on how to numerical mode formation processes