2025 (Current Year) Faculty Courses School of Materials and Chemical Technology Department of Materials Science and Engineering Graduate major in Materials Science and Engineering
Physical Chemistry of Soft Nanomaterials
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Materials Science and Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Satoshi Kaneko
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Thu (S8-623)
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- MAT.P418
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2025
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Sep 2, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
The objective of this lecture is to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the properties of soft nanomaterials and to explore the methodologies employed for their measurement. First, the effects of interfaces and size effects will be outlined, as these are the origins of properties unique to nanomaterials that differ from bulk-sized materials. In the following exposition, an effort will be made to elucidate the physical properties of nanomaterials, with a particular emphasis on their electronic and optical characteristics. Subsequently, measurement methods for understanding these properties will be introduced. In conclusion, a lecture will be given on the subject of physical property measurements in single-molecule junctions. This topic will serve as an example of extreme size.
Course description and aims
【Objective】
It is imperative to comprehend the underlying physical principle that govern the manifestation of nanomaterials' properties.
It is imperative to cultivate the capacity to methodically select approaches for the evaluation of nanomaterials' properties.
【Theme】
Keywords
Nanomaterials, Surface and Interface Science, Physical Property Measurement, Electronic Properties, Optical Properties
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Upload lecture materials to the LMS.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Surface/Interfacial Science in Soft Nanomaterials |
The Importance of Interfaces and Surfaces in Nanomaterials |
| Class 2 | Electronic Property Emerged at Surface and Interface |
Dimensionality, Surface Levels, Schottky Barrier |
| Class 3 | Electronic Transport Properties of Nanomaterials |
Landauer's equation, tunneling transport model |
| Class 4 | Optical Properties of Nanomaterials |
Plasmon resonance |
| Class 5 | Nano Material Property Measurement Methods I |
Electron Spectroscopy (XPS, XAFS) |
| Class 6 | Nano Material Property Measurement Methods II |
Vibration spectroscopy, electrical conductivity measurement |
| Class 7 | Physical property measurement of single-molecule junctions |
Physical Properties and Structure of Monolayer Junctions |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
The material is distributed via LMS
Reference books, course materials, etc.
The material is distributed via LMS.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Report (70%), Quiz (30%)
Related courses
- Soft Materials Physics ( MAT.P403)
- Soft Materials Functional Physics (MAT.P404)
- Thermal Properties of Materials (MAT.P426)
- Advanced Course of Quantum Chemistry (MAT.M421)
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of the quantum chemistry and solid state physics help the understanding of the lecture
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).
E-mail: kaneko.s.755d[at]m.isct.ac.jp
Office hours
Available by appointment