1. History, occurrence, classification and basic properties of nanomaterials. Occurrence of nanoparticles in nature. Classification of nanomaterials according to dimensionality. Hybrid systems. Surface and quantum phenomena. Physico-chemical properties. Overview of the most important applications of nanomaterials 2.Preparation of nanomaterials - chemical and physical methods. Dispersion and condensation methods. 3.Inorganic and organic nanomaterials. Preparation and properties and applications. Carbon nanoparticles, iron nanoparticles, noble metal nanoparticles. Quantum dots. 4. Functionalisation of nanomaterials. Surface treatment. Stabilization. 5.Characterization of nanomaterials. Microscopic techniques, optical techniques. 6.Applications of nanomaterials. Catalytic applications, sensing, biological and medical applications, imaging techniques.
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