The objective is to introduce to students organic and hybrid (organic-inorganic) materials presenting a nanometer-scale structure such as nanocomposites & block copolymers.

We will see that nano-structuration can induce or accentuate properties compared to usual materials.

› Course structure : 

During the lectures a presentation will be given on :

1. Introduction to the nanoWORLD !, 

2. Observe, manipulate and characterize at the nanoscale, 

3. Organic nanomaterials and their applications : Nanocomposites & Block copolymers for nanolithography, ion diffusion in battery & fuel cell, etc. (Based on published papers). 

The course will be supplemented by seminar (TD) sessions during which specific scientific papers will be discussed.

Finally, at the end of the semester, the students will have to prepare and present a presentation on a chosen topic based on nanomaterials.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to :

• Have notions concerning the physico-chemistry of polymers in nanomaterials and the associated strategies of elements self-assembly,
• Have notions concerning the relationship between nano-structure and properties.

First session :

• 50% oral ongoing assessment, 
• 50% written final exam. 

Group oral presentations and written exam. 

Second session : 100% written final exam.