CHEM-E5170 - Surfaces and Films, Lecture, 2.9.2024-28.11.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The student knows atomic and nanoscale phenomena that affect chemical, mechanical, optical, biological and fluidic surface properties.

The student can explain most important surface modification and coating methods.

The student can analyze and apply major thin film deposition processes: PVD, CVD, ALD.

The student is aware of surface non-idealities, roughness, contamination and chemical heterogeneity.

The student can critically read original scientific literature on the topical area of surfaces and films.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 02.09.2024 - 28.11.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Sami Franssila, Ville Jokinen, Ville Miikkulainen, Jukka Niskanen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Intro: physical, chemical, mechanical, optical, fluidic and biological processes on surfaces.

    Ideal surfaces, vacuum, gas-solid, contamination. Real surfaces, metals, glass, silicon, polymers, native oxides. Surface treatments: cleaning, activation, passivation. Wetting and superhydrophobicity. ALD & MLD, CVD, epitaxy, nanolaminates. Adsorption, biomolecules on surfaces, biocompatibility. Adhesion, bonding, gekko. Surface degradation (friction, lubrication, abrasion, erosion, corrosion). Thin films for energy technology.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Weekly exercises

    Session attendance

    Quizzes

    No exam

     

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Weekly lectures (2h) and exercises (2h).

    Weekly tasks based on scientific articles.

     

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lecture notes

    Original scientific articles

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
    2025-2026 Autumn I - II

    Registration:

    The course in compulsory for Chemistry and materials science students and elective for others.

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