Victor Barinov

Fall 2012, Tuesday, 6-8:40 PM

PH6403 Physical Concepts of Polymer Nanocomposites (3:0:0:3)

This course presents fundamental aspects of polymer nanocomposites and updates on recent advancements and modern applications in nanotechnology. Topics include: nanostructured materials; natural nanobiocomposites; biomimetic and bioinspired nanomaterials; nanofibers; assembly at interfaces; interaction on surfaces; physical properties of polymer nanocomposites; reliability; nanodevices.

Course Objectives             

This course will help you to:

Learn about naturally occurring systems of nanobiocomposites and current steps towards naturally inspired synthetic polymer nanocomposites

Realize that the promise of polymer nanocomposites is in unique combination of properties unachievable with traditional materials

Study how materials with synergistic properties can be chosen to create polymer nanocomposites with unique tailored properties for modern applications

Get a firm foundation for further studies of nanotechnology and nanoscience

See how creative work with material studied in this course may lead to invention, innovation and entrepreneurship