Graphene: The Future of 2D Materials
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This advanced course delves into the exciting world of graphene, the first two-dimensional material discovered. Students will explore graphene's unique properties, including its unparalleled strength, flexibility, and conductivity. The curriculum covers fundamental concepts in nanotechnology and quantum physics as they relate to graphene. Key topics include material properties, electronics, physical chemistry, synthesis methods like chemical vapor deposition (CVD), device fabrication, and practical applications. The course emphasizes graphene's potential in electronics, such as optoelectronic devices, and explores its broader applications in composites, solar cells, sensors, and superchargers. Developed by Chalmers University of Technology, the coordinator of the EU's Graphene Flagship initiative, this course offers cutting-edge insights into graphene research and its industrial applications.
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What you'll learn
Evaluate graphene's potential for enhancing electronic products
Perform basic graphene material synthesis experiments
Analyze and interpret scientific articles on graphene research
Identify promising areas for graphene applications beyond electronics
Assess graphene's potential impact on various career paths in academia and industry
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Module Description
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of graphene science and technology, covering both theoretical foundations and practical applications. The curriculum is structured to provide a deep understanding of graphene's unique properties and its potential to revolutionize various fields of technology. Students will learn about the fundamental physics and chemistry of graphene, including its electronic structure and quantum mechanical properties. The course delves into various synthesis methods, with a focus on chemical vapor deposition (CVD) for industrial-scale production. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to graphene's applications in electronics, particularly optoelectronic devices. Students will also explore graphene's potential in other areas such as composite materials, energy storage, and sensing technologies. The course emphasizes hands-on learning, providing students with knowledge on how to perform graphene material synthesis experiments. Additionally, it covers the latest research trends in graphene science, enabling students to understand and appreciate scientific articles in this rapidly evolving field.
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Expert in Graphene and Semiconductor Devices at Chalmers University of Technology
Dr. Jie Sun, an Associate Professor in the Quantum Device Physics Laboratory at Chalmers University of Technology, is a leading expert in graphene and semiconductor devices. With two PhD degrees from prestigious institutions in China and Sweden, Sun's research spans CVD growth of graphene, III-V and Si semiconductors, high-k dielectrics, ballistic and quantum transport, and carbon electronics. His prolific career includes over 80 published papers, 70 of which are covered by Web of Knowledge, earning him an h-index of 14. Sun's major works include groundbreaking research on noncatalytic chemical vapor deposition of graphene for transparent electrodes and developing efficient methods for graphene delamination from metal substrates. As the pioneer of Chalmers' first masters course in Graphene science and technology launched in 2014, Sun continues to shape the next generation of researchers in this cutting-edge field, bridging fundamental research with practical applications in nanoelectronics and carbon-based devices.
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