06s-10
INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS CHEMISTRY

Susumu KUWABATA, et al. (Graduate School of Engineering)

Objective
All materials are composed of elements. Each element possesses its character and functions. However, when different elements are combined, the resulting material exhibits a character that is completely different from those of the elements. Studies of materials in chemical viewpoints tell us how the materials exhibit their interesting functions. This is “Materials Chemistry.” Based on those knowledge, furthermore, we can create new materials having desired functions by using chemical techniques. As you know, you are using numerous useful materials everyday without knowing mechanism of their usefulness. But we would like you to know that they have been invented by great humans having lots of chemical knowledge. It is our pleasure if you will begin to think functions of materials in chemical viewpoints after attending this class.

Textbook
No particular textbook is used. Materials for understanding our lecture will be provided.

Lecture Outline
What is “Materials Chemistry”?
Electronic functions of molecules and solids
Ionic functions of Inorganic and organic materials
Functions and chemical structures
Organic molecules and polymers exhibiting useful functions
Synthesis of useful molecules and materials
Beam molecular science for fabrication of interesting materials

Grading
Class participation 50%
Exams after each class 50%