CHE4172 Nanotechnology and materials 2
Faculty of Engineering
CHE4172 Nanotechnology and materials 2 is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs MTE2101, CHE3172 or MTE2541.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CHE4172
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CHE4172
No unit lists CHE4172 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Overview
Understanding of synthetic methods, properties and applications of nanomaterials, including zero-dimensional nanoparticles, one-dimensional nanostructures (nanotubes, nanorods, nanowires and nanofibres), two-dimensional thin films, nanoporous materials and nanofabrication techniques such as lithography and self-assembly. Emphasis on advanced nanomaterials and the importance of nanostructured materials used in various chemical engineering applications. Examples of bionanotechnology-inspired nanostructures using biological building blocks in self-assembling processes.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- In-semester testsQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle15%
- IGNIT assignment and presentationWrittenThreshold hurdle25%
- Laboratory report/presentationPresentationThreshold hurdle20%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Outline and combine concepts of nanostructures and nanofabrication, including different synthesis and characterisation methods.
- 2
Critically evaluate and discuss recent literature reports and case studies involving the application of nanomaterials to meet industry needs relevant to chemical and biological engineering processes and products.
- 3
Demonstrate how to evaluate the performance of nanomaterials under laboratory conditions.
- 4
Apply engineering methods to critically evaluate issues of feasibility and scalability as applied to nanomaterials and industrial applications.
- 5
Communicate your understanding of nanotechnology and materials in both written and oral formats and in both individual and team submissions.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Practical activities12 hours
- Laboratories12 hours
- Laboratories14 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
You will participate in active learning sessions throughout the unit. The workshops will focus on reviewing the online content and applying the concepts to new materials. The practicals will focus on introducing assessment items, developing skills required for continuous assessment items and addressing practice questions for the final exam.
The online content will be provided to you each week to review before the workshop and practical sessions.
The IGNITE articles you select will form the basis of the examinable content for in-semester tests and the final exam. Therefore, your classmates and you will support each other's learning by sharing literature reviews and presentations on a Moodle database.
Learning resources
Required resources
- Design of Advanced Photocatalytic Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications. J. Coronado, F. Fresno, M. Hernandez-Alonso, R. Portela. Publisher: Springer
- Nanochemistry: A Chemical Approach to Nanomaterials. G.Ozin, A. Arsenault, L. Cademartiri. Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
- Nanotechnology: A Gentle Introduction to the Next Big Idea. M. Ratner, D. Ratner. Publisher: Prentice Hall
- Bionanotechnology: Lessons from Nature. D. Goodsell. Publisher: Wiley-Liss (Electronic version available at Monash University Library)
Where it fits
CHE4172 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Chong Meng Nan
- Associate Professor Simon Corrie
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Simon Corrie
Common questions
When is CHE4172 offered?
In 2026, CHE4172 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is CHE4172?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CHE4172 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include CHE4172?
CHE4172 is part of Chemical engineering; and Micro and nano technologies.