After successful completion of the course, students are able to design a material for a given application, i.e. bearing a set of properties required for the application. This includes the capability (i) to conceive the synthesis of a desired  material, (ii) conceive the processing of a desired material. 

Intermediate learning goals: At the end of the lecture, the students shall

1. know and understand what a material is 
2. know the most important materials properties 
3. understand which molecular and intermolecular features lead to these materials properties = be able to explain structure-property relationships 
4. be able to identify materials featuring a certain set of properties in the materials space
5. know the major bulk states (crystalline vs. amorphous) and how to synthesize materials in either of the state as a function of the type of material. Know how to analyze if the desired state has been achieved. 
6. know and understand how materials can be further fine tuned by (nano-/micro-) structuring. 
7. know and understand how to combine materials properties (composites, hybrids) at different size scales and complexity levels

Chapter1: Basics of materials (definitions of materials;  materials properties; structure-property relationships) 

Chapter2:  Synthesis of bulk materials (crystalline vs. amorphous solids; synthesis of crystalline solids from solution/melt/gas/solid state; synthesis of amorphous solids from solution/melt/gas/solid state) 

Chapter3: Structuring of materials (nano- and microstructuring; porous materials)

Chapter4: Combination of materials (hybrids, composites)

-- Planning of exemplary syntheses

-- discussion excercises

The teaching materials (lecture slides, papers, etc.) can be downloaded at http://unterlasslab.com/teaching/ . All materials are password protected. All lextures will take place online, links will be available shortly before the lecture times. Note taht we will only need 10 slots but have added two buffer slots. 

Lecture dates and times for winter semester 2020/2021: 

1. 03.11.2020: 11.00-13.00h
2. 09.11.2020: 13.00-15.00h
3. 10.11.2020: 11.00-13.00h
4. 16.11.2020: 13.00-15.00h
5. 17.11.2020: 11.00-13.00h
6. 23.11.2020: 13.00-15.00h
7. 24.11.2020: 11.00-13.00h
8. 30.11.2020: 13.00-15.00h
9. 01.12.2020: 11.00-13.00h
10. 07.12.2020: 13.00-15.00h
11. 09.12.2020: 11.00-13.00h
12. 14.12.2020: 13.00-15.00h

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Assessment is performed via oral exams (30 minutes). The exams take place ONLINE. Please familiarize yourself with our guidlines for online exams and make sure to have the necessary set-up ready. Guidelines: https://unterlasslab.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/1online_Instructions-UnterlassLab_OnlineExams2020.pdf?189db0&189db0 To take an appointment for an exam, please email Miriam Unterlass at miriam.unterlass@tuwien.ac.at Make sure that your inquiry for an examination appointment includes (i) your full name, (ii) your matriculation number, (iii) at least three dates and times that would work well for you, (iv) your telephone number (necessary in case of last-minute cancellation of your exam appointment for unforseen reasons such as of sick leave).