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The first part of the course focuses on the wet synthesis methods and chemistries used to produce polymer particles in the 10-1000 nanometer range. Careful attention is paid to the analytical techniques that allow confident measurement of phase-separated structure within these composite particles and the varied applications of such polymer particles. The objectives are to:

* Introduce the diversity of polymer particle sizes, shapes, and chemical composition with structural control at the nano scale
* Describe how particles can be made from either reactive or non-reactive processing techniques, including emulsion polymerization and self assembly

The second part focuses on characterization (analysis and verification) and the wide range of application areas of economic importance. The objectives are to:

* Demonstrate how particles can be characterized by modern instrumental techniques
* Discuss the multitude of applications for polymer nanoparticles
* Provide an interactive learning experience through the use of individual and group exercises and case studies