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56650-01 - Lecture: Colloidal Nanocrystals and Quantum Dots (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Jonathan De Roo (jonathan.deroo@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The concept of colloidal nanocrystals Nucleation and growth of nanocrystals Precursor conversion mechanisms Structural analysis of the crystal core Surface chemistry analysis Opto-electronic properties Applications in energy and health research Selected topics from current literature |
| Learning objectives | understand the dual structure of colloidal nanocrystals critically think about the current models of nucleation and growth Develop a synthetic plan for a type of colloidal nanocrystal deduce the structure of nanocrystals using X-ray scattering and nuclear magnetic resonance understand the relation between nanocrystal size and optical properties understand the opportunities and challenges related to nanocrystal applications |
| Bibliography | ebook: Nanocrystals synthesis, properties and applications, 2007, Rao, Kukarni and Thomas ebook: Semiconductor nanocrystal quantum dots, 2008, Rogash (ed.) course text, hand-outs Various up-to-date review articles |
| Comments | For the timely organization of the access to the Rosental campus, students of the University of Basel must register on services.unibas.ch until February 10th, 2025. Access to building BPR-1060 via gate 1047 only. |
| Course application | For the timely organization of the access to the Rosental campus, students of the University of Basel must register on services.unibas.ch until February 10th, 2025. Access to building BPR-1060 via gate 1047 only. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 13.15-15.00 | Campus Rosental 1060, Seminarraum 7.48 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 15.09.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Campus Rosental 1060, Seminarraum 7.48 |
| Tuesday 22.09.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Campus Rosental 1060, Seminarraum 7.48 |
| Tuesday 29.09.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Campus Rosental 1060, Seminarraum 7.48 |
| Tuesday 06.10.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Campus Rosental 1060, Seminarraum 7.48 |
| Tuesday 13.10.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Campus Rosental 1060, Seminarraum 7.48 |
| Tuesday 20.10.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Campus Rosental 1060, Seminarraum 7.48 |
| Tuesday 27.10.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Campus Rosental 1060, Seminarraum 7.48 |
| Tuesday 03.11.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Campus Rosental 1060, Seminarraum 7.48 |
| Tuesday 10.11.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Campus Rosental 1060, Seminarraum 7.48 |
| Tuesday 17.11.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Campus Rosental 1060, Seminarraum 7.48 |
| Tuesday 24.11.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Campus Rosental 1060, Seminarraum 7.48 |
| Tuesday 01.12.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Campus Rosental 1060, Seminarraum 7.48 |
| Tuesday 08.12.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Campus Rosental 1060, Seminarraum 7.48 |
| Tuesday 15.12.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Campus Rosental 1060, Seminarraum 7.48 |
| Modules |
Doctorate Chemistry: Recommendations (PhD subject: Chemistry) Module Specialisation: Chemistry (Master's Studies: Nanosciences) Module: Inorganic Chemistry (Master's Studies: Chemistry) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Chemie |