Science and Technology of Nanomaterials
Course Name:
Science and Technology of Nanomaterials (MT475)
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Course Outcomes:
CO1: Ability to identify suitable method(s) for synthesis of nanomaterials and nanostructures
CO2: Development of fundamental understanding of the unique properties of nanoscale materials
CO3: Awareness on the impact of nanotechnology on environment and society
CO4: Applying fundamentals in formulating research problems and solving them
Course modules and teaching hours:
Module 1 (6 hours): Introduction
Definitions; classification; fundamental principles; fullerenes; nanoparticles; nanoclusters; nanowires; nanotubes; nanolayers; nanopores; supramolecules
Module 2 (12 hours): Synthesis
Top-down and bottom-up approaches; Plasma arcing; Chemical vapor deposition; Electro-deposition; Sol-gel synthesis; High energy ball milling; Nanolithography; Self-assembly; Langmuir-Blodgett films; Electrospinning
Module 3 (8 hours): Properties
Size dependence of properties, such as: Electrical, Physical, Optical, Chemical
Module 4 (8 hours): Characterization
Particle size and surface area determination; Spectroscopy: IR and Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy; Microscopy: scanning tunneling microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy
Module 5 (6 hours): Applications
Nanomachines and nanodevices; Nanocomposites: MMC, CMC and PMC; Impact of nanomaterials in the areas of materials manufacturing, health care, data storage, clean energy, etc.
Module 6 (2 hours): Society and nanotechnology
Challenges and fears; Impact on health and environment