BioE 405: Principles of Atomic and Molecular Nanotechnology

University of Illinois at Chicago
Department of BioEngineering
Fall Semester 2011

Class Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm,

Class Meeting Rm: 219 SEO

For Undergrad. Students: CRN: 28174 Lecture-Discussion (3 Credit-Hours)
For Graduate Students: CRN: 28175 Lecture-Discussion (4 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
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COURSE CONTENTS:

Introduction, The Importance of Nanoscale, Atomic and Molecular Basis of Nanotechnology, Some Recent Key Inventions and Discoveries, Diamondoids, Buckyballs, Carbon Nanotubes, Cyclodextrins, Gold Nanoparticles, Liposome, Magnetic Nanoparticles, Monoclonal Antibody and Quantum Dots. Ongoing Research and Development Activities, Future Prospects in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology,
Nanosystems Intermolecular Forces and Potentials, Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics of Small Systems, Monte Carlo Simulation Methods for Nano Systems, Molecular Dynamics Simulation Methods for Nano Systems, Computer-Based Simulations and Optimizations for Nano Systems, Phase Transitions in Nano Systems.
Positional Assembly of Molecules, Scanning Probe Microscopy: 1. Topografiner, 2. Quantum Mechanical Tunneling Effect, 3. Piezoelectric Phenomena, 4. Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM), 5. Electronics Feedback Loop, 6. Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), Applications of STM & AFM for Positional Assembly of Molecules / Nanolithography.
Molecular Self-Assembly, Factors Responsible for Self-Assembly, Some Examples of Controlled Self-Assemblies, Self-Assembly Using Solid Surfaces - Immobilization Techniques, Self- Assembly in Fluid Media.
Dynamic Combinatorial Chemistry, Dynamic Combinatorial Library (DCL), Challenges and Limitations in Designing a DCL, Molecular Recognition, Some Examples and Applications of DCL, Host - Guest Chemistry.
Molecular Building Blocks; Nanoparticles; Nanocrystals; Nanofabriacation; Principles of Energy-Conversion in Nanoscale; Generating Movement/Motion in Nanoscale

TOUR OF NANOTECH FACILITIES AT UIC AND IN CHICAGO AREA

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Instructor: G.A. Mansoori, Professor

BioE Office: Room 204 SEO, Phone: (312) 413-7302 or 996-5592 E-Mail: mansoori at uic dot edu Reference Text: PRINCIPLES OF NANOTECHNOLOGY - Molecular-Based Study of Condensed Matter in Small Systems, by G Ali Mansoori (University of Illinois at Chicago, USA) (World Scientific Pub. Co, 2005):