1)  First-principles simulation:

    [Video] Advances in first-principles computational materials science

    [Video] The basics of VASP for materials science

    [Video] Intro to VASP

    [Video] DOS and Band Structure Calculation using VASP

    The VASP Manual including Examples

    Crystal Structure Databases

    Crystal Structure of the elements

    Tools: PuTTY, WinSCP, Notepad++, VESTA, LEV00 & TETR

    Tutorial of VESTA software for creating crystal structures

    Create a SUPER-CELL using VESTA

    Draw wurtzite crystal structure with VESTA (ZnO example)

    Literature papers - VASP

    Download: VASP Potentials

    NDSU CCAST User Guide

    NDSU CCAST Research Computing and Support

 

2)  FDTD Solutions / Nanoantennas:

    Literature papers - FDTD

    FDTD Solutions: Work Flow and Layout Editor

 

3)  Experimental techniques:

    * How to Use an Analytical Balance

    * Centrifuge:

    a. Basics in Centrifugation

    b. Safe use of centrifuge

    * Filtration:

    a. Filtration techniques

    b. Types of Whatman Filter Paper Grades

    * Thin film deposition: Overview, Sputtering

    * X-Ray Diffraction

    * Electrochemistry - Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) Theory

    * Solid-state electrolytes:

    a. The preparation of a solid-state electrolyte and study of its lithium ionic conductivity

    b. Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) measurement

    c. Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) equivalent circuit

    d. Zview - Fitting of Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)

    e. Impedance Fitting Programs: MEISP

    * Laboratory preparation of hydrogen sulphide

 

4)  Smart window:

    Literature Papers - Smart Window

 

5)  MXenes:

    Literature Papers - MXenes

 

6)  CZTS:

    Literature Papers - CZTS

 

7)  Solid-state electrolytes:

    Literature Papers - LLZO