2024 Faculty Courses School of Materials and Chemical Technology Department of Materials Science and Engineering Graduate major in Materials Science and Engineering
Advanced Course of Nanostructures and Thin Films
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Materials Science and Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Akifumi Matsuda
- Class Format
- Lecture (Livestream)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Fri
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- MAT.C418
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 14, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
Thin films and nanomaterials exhibit physical and chemical characteristics different from those of bulk materials, and are indispensable material forms today, making a wide range of contributions not limited to miniaturization, weight reduction, and higher density. Research and development of such nanoscale materials has played a key role along with the study on novel materials and functions in opening up unprecedented and innovative applications in all fields, including optoelectronics, power electronics, information and communications, biomedicine, environmental and energy technology, and logistics. Understanding the practical contributions of the basic science and engineering of thin films and nanomaterials that students have learned in previous classes is the key to develop further prosperous and sustainable society based on millions of materials.
The aim of this class is to aid students to understand the applications and challenges of thin films, nanomaterials, and related nanotechnologies in various fields, especially in electronic functional ceramics, taking into account their respective research.
Course description and aims
The objective of this class is to understand how thin films, nanomaterials, and their devices can be utilized in practical applications, focusing on their functions and morphologies. Students are thereby expected to realize aims and prospects of materials researches and developments.
Keywords
Thin films, Nanomaterials, Nanostructures, Electronic functional ceramics, Optoelectronic applications, Power electronics applications, Energy and environmental applications
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Each session will have a different topic. Students are expected to deepen their understanding of the relevance to their own materials research through assignments.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Structures and characteristics of thin films and nanostructures | Understand the physical properties and characteristics of thin films and nanostructures, which are different from those in bulk, in terms of shape and structure. |
| Class 2 | Development techniques of thin films and nanostructures | Understand the synthesis, growth, and fabrication processes of thin films and nanostructures with diverse shapes and structures. |
| Class 3 | Characterization, analysis, and observation techniques for thin films and nanostructures | Understand the principles and advantages of key observation, analysis, and characterization methods for the morphology, structure, and states of thin films and nanostructures. |
| Class 4 | Thin films and nanostructures for electronics | Understand characteristics of inorganic solid-state thin films and nanostructures of such as semiconductors, and their contribution to applications in the field of electronics. |
| Class 5 | Photofunctional thin films and nanostructures | Understand the photofunction of thin films and nanostructures, and their contribution to optoelectronic applications, including photoemission and photoabsorption. |
| Class 6 | Thin films and nanostructures in the energy and environmental fields | Understand the applications and contribution of thin films and nanostructures in energy conversion and environmental fields. |
| Class 7 | Inorganic-organic hybrid structures and nanomaterials | Understand the integration of diverse and abundant functionalities of inorganic thin films and nanostructures with other materials, and their contribution to development of further applications including flexible devices. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
Students are expected to prepare for and review each lectures (including answering assignments) for roughly 100 minutes each by referring to the lecture notes and literatures related to their own research.
Textbook(s)
None required.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Lecture notes will be distributed to students through T2SCHOLA.
Reference books; Keywords-based Comprehensive Nanotechnology Summary (NTS Inc), Handbook of Thin Film Fabrication and Application 2020 Edigion (S&T Publishing Inc.)
Evaluation methods and criteria
Depth of understanding of thin film, nanomaterials, and their applications such as various devices will be evaluated through assignments at each lectures and a report at the end of the class.
Related courses
- MAT.C403 ： Advanced Course of Ceramic Thin Film Technology
- MAT.C504 ： Functional Devices
- MAT.C404 ： Physics and Chemistry of Semiconductors
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.