The lecture deals with thermodynamics and transport phenomena in nano- and microscale systems. Typical areas of applications are microelectronics manufacturing and cooling, manufacturing of novel materials and coatings, surface technologies, wetting phenomena and related technologies, and micro- and nanosystems and devices.
Learning objective
The student will acquire fundamental knowledge of interfacial and micro-nanoscale thermofluidics including electric field and light interaction with surfaces. Furthermore, the student will be exposed to a host of applications ranging from superhydrophobic surfaces and microelectronics cooling to solar energy, all of which will be discussed in the context of the course. The student will also judge state-of-the-art scientific research in these areas.
Content
Thermodynamic aspects of intermolecular forces; Interfacial phenomena; Surface tension; Wettability and contact angle; Wettability of Micro/Nanoscale textured surfaces: superhydrophobicity and superhydrophilicity.
Physics of micro- and nanofluidics as well as heat and mass transport phenomena at the nanoscale.
Scientific communication and exposure to state-of-the-art scientific research in the areas of Nanotechnology and the Water-Energy Nexus.
Lecture notes
yes
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examination
written 120 minutes
Additional information on mode of examination
The course unit and exam were offered for the last time in spring semester 2022.
The final exam consists of 2 parts: Part 1 (25% of the grade). The students study a research paper and make an oral presentation from it, with discussion and questions. Mandatory, graded, not doing the presentation results in a grade 1. Part 2 (75% of the grade). The students take a written exam of the course where they solve problems. The final grade is decided by the weighted sum of the above 2 parts.
Performance assessment as a semester course