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MME 9620 Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology

NanoMaterials are a key element of nanotechnology. The objective of this interdisciplinary course is to provide students with good understanding of the fundamentals and experimental approaches of the recent advancement in fabrication, properties and characterization of nanomaterials as well as their potential applications.

MME 9722 Fuel Cell Science and Engineering

Fuel cells are clean energy devices. This course aims at developing students' knowledge and understanding of various fuel cell systems. Strong emphasis will be put on fuel cell fundamentals including thermodynamics, electrode kinetics, transport issues, and fuel cell performance. These issues will be discussed in the context of operation of following systems Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEMFC), Direct Methanol (DMFC), Alkaline (AFC), Solid Oxide (SOFC), and Molten Carbonate (MCFC). Advanced Materials applications including nanomaterials in fuel cells will be discussed. Overview of the current fuel cell industry will be given.

MME 9726 Advanced Nanomaterials

Nanotechnology involves behavior and control of materials and processes at the Atomic and molecular levels. NanoMaterials are a key element of nanotechnology. The objective of this interdisciplinary course is to provide students with increased understanding of the advanced approaches of fabrication, properties and characterization of nanomaterials as well as their novel and potential applications.