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APPLIED MATHEMATICS
Sub Code : 14INT11
IA Marks : 50
Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03
Total Hrs. : 50 Exam Marks : 100
Course Objectives
The Student will learn different mathematical concept that can be used in finding solutions to many engineering problems and in formulating mathematic models to represent engineering applications.
Course Content
1. Linear Algebra: Definition of a matrix, types of matrices, matrix operations such as addition, subtraction, scalar and vector multiplication, matrix characteristics like rank, transpose, trace, determinant, inverse of a matrix: identity matrix method and cofactor method of finding the inverse of a matrix, rules for binary operations, unary operation, linear systems of equations, solutions of linear equations by Gauss elimination and Cramer’s rule.
Numerical Solutions of Algebraic and Transcendental Equations: Fixed Point Iteration, Bisection Method, False Position or Regular Falsi Method, Newton-Raphson Method, Secant Method, Muller’s Method, improved Newton Method. 12 Hours
2. System of Equations: Simultaneous equations in matrix form, consistency of equations, types of solutions, methods of solving simultaneous equations: Gauss elimination method, Gauss-Siedel method, Inverse matrix method, Giraff’S root square method, determinant method, Triangular Systems and Back
Substitution, Gauss-Jordan Elimination and Pivoting, Tri-Diagonal Matrices, Inverse Matrix, LU Factorization, Cholesky, Jacobi, Pivoting Methods, Iterative Refinement, Linear Programming-Simplex Method.
8 Hours
3. Eigen Value Problems: Definition, Eigen values and Eigen vectors, Theorems of Eigen values and Eigen vectors, methods of solving Eigen value problems: Characteristic equation method, Iterative method.
Some applications of Eigen value problem.
Orthogonality and Least Squares: Inner product, length and orthogonality, orthogonal sets, Orthogonal projections, The Gram-schmidt process, Least Square problems, Inner product spaces.
12 Hours
4. Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations: Euler’s Method, Taylor Series Method, Runge-Kutta Method, Runge-Kutta-Fehlberg Method, Adams-Bashforth-Moulton Method, Milne-Simpson’s Method, Predictor-Corrector Methods, Galerkin’s Method.
Curve Fitting: Least Squares Lines, Least Squares Polynomials, Nonlinear Curve Fitting, Logistic Curve, FFT and Trigonometric Polynomials, Conic Fit, Circle of Curvature.
10 Hours
5. Numerical Integration: Midpoint Rule, Newton-Cotes Integration, Trapezoidal Rule for Numerical Integration, Simpson’s Rule for Numerical Integration, Simpson’s 3/8 Rule for Numerical Integration, Adaptive Simpson’s Rule, Gauss-Legendre Quadrature, Cubic Spline Quadrature, Monte Carlo Pi, Monte Carlo Integration, 2D Trapezoidal and Simpson Rules. 8 Hours
Text Books:
1) Steven C.Chopra, Raymond P.Canale “Numerical Methods for Engineers”, 4th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill.
2) Pervez Moin “Application of Numerical methods to Engineering”.
3) David. C. Lay, “Linear Algebra and its Applications” -3rd Edition, Pearson Education.
Reference Books:
1) M. K. Jain, S.R.K. Iyengar, R K. Jain “Numerical Methods for Scientific and Engineering, Computation”. NEW AGE INTERNATIONAL Publishers.
2) S.S.Sastry “Numerical Analysis for Engineers”-Tata Mcgraw Hill Edition.
3) B.S. Grewal “ Higher Engineering Mathematics” 42nd Edition, Khanna Publishers
Course Outcomes:
The Student will be able to
1. Model some simple mathematical models of physical Applications.
2. Find the roots of polynomials in Science and Engineering problems.
3. Differentiate and integrate a function for a given set of tabulated data, for Engineering Applications.
NANOCOMPOSITES AND APPLICATIONS
Sub Code : 12INT153
IA Marks : 50
Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03
Total Hrs. : 50 Exam Marks : 100
Course Objective:
Learn different types of Nanocomposites and Develop the knowledge of various nanostructures used in designing Nanocomposites. Applications Nanocomposites in industrial applications, the present course gives an overview of Nanocomposites and its application.
Course Content
1. Introduction to nanocomposites: Definition of composite material, Classification based on matrix and topology, Constituents of composites, Interfaces and Interphases, Distribution of constituents, Nanocomposites.
Advantage of composite materials, mechanical properties, Thermal, electrical and electronic and optical properties. Super hard nanocomposites-designing and mechanical properties – stress-strain relationship, toughness, strength, and plasticity.
08 Hours
2. Ceramic metal nanocompsites: Ceramic based nanoporous composites, metal matrix nanocomposites, natural nano-bioccomposites, bio-mimetic nanocompostes and biologically inspired nanocomposites, nanocompsites for hard coatings, DLC coatings, thin film naocomposites, modelling of nanocomposites, synthesis of various nanocomposites materials, sputtering, mechanical alloying.
08 Hours
3. Polymer nanocomposites: Introduction to polymer composites, Processing of nanoparticles, binding mechanisms in nanoparticles, dispersion of nanoparticles, and stabilization of nanoparticles. Processing and fabrication of polymer nanocomposites, Melt blending, solvent casting, In-situ polymerization, solution polymerization, template synthesis, high shear mixing. Homogeneous/heterogenous nucleation, plasma promoted nucleation. Polymer nanocomposites with structural, gas barrier and flame retardant properties, carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites, elastomer and thermoplastic elastomer nanocomposites for propulsion systems, water borne fire-retardant nanocomposites, hybrid composites for cosmetics, protective
and decorative coatings.
14 Hours
4. Natural nanocomposite systems: Spider silk, bones, shells; organic–inorganic nanocomposite formation through self-assembly. Biomimetic synthesis of nanocomposite material; use of synthetic nanocomposites for bone teeth replacement. Bioactive nanocomoposites in bone grafting and tissue engineering,
inorganic/polymer nanocomposites for dental restoration and bone replacement applications.
Bio ceramics for implant coating: Calcium phosphates-hydroxy epilates Ti6Al4V and other biomedical alloys, implant tissue interfacing-metal organic CVD-use of tricalcium phosphate-biomimetic and solution based processing- osteo porosis- osteo plastic, regeneration of bones by using bio compatible ceramics, bioninteractive hydro gels- PEG coating and surface modifications, PEG hydrogels patterned on surfaces- PEG based hydrogels.
14 Hours
5. Nanobiocomposites: Cell-substrate interaction, types of Nanomaterials for insitu composite formation, multifunctional namomaterials as biocompatible and bioactive components. Nanoscaffolds for tissue engineering- types of nanoscaffolds and formation techniques; advantages over macro/micro-structured surfacessk Nanomaterials for enhanced growth and differentiation of nerve cells, stem cells and osteoblasts.
6 Hours
Text Books
1. Nanocomposite science and technology by P.M.Ajayan, L.S. Schadler and P.V. Braun, Wiley-VCH GmbH Co. 2003.
2. Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology by H.S.Nalwa, American Scientific Publishers, 2003.
3. Metalopolymer nanocomposites, Ed A.D. Pomogailo and V.N.Kestelman, Springer-Verlag, 2005.
4. Composite materials, K.K. Chawala, 2nd ed., (1987) Springer-Verlag, New York.
References
1. Biomedical nanostructures by Kenneth E.Gonsalves, Craig R. Halberstadt, Cato T. Laurencin, Lakshmi S. Nair. John-Wiley & Sons, 2008.
2. Nanobiotechnology II: Edited by Chad A. Mirkin and Christof M. Niemeyer, Wiley-VCH, 2006.
3. Handbook of Biomineralization: Biomimetic and Bioinspired, Chemistry edited by Peter Behrens, Edmund Bäuerlein John-Wiley Sons, 2006.
Course outcome:
Students will be able to
1. Design different types nanostructures that are suitable to specific application.
2. Demonstrate a knowledge of polymer based nanocomposites and its applications.
3. Analyze the properties of polymer Nanocomposites and their behavior depending on the type of nanomaterials.
NANOELECTRONICS
Sub Code : 12INT13
IA Marks : 50
Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03
Total Hrs. : 50 Exam Marks : 100
Course Objectives
The students will learn underlying device physics and process technologies involved in modern day electronic devices and appreciate the complexities in scaling down the electronic devices in the future.
Course Content
1. Introduction to electronics: Classification of solids, energy levels, intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductor, conduction in metals and semiconductors, Fermi-Dirac carrier statistics, Mobility dependence on temperature and doping, Conductivity, Velocity saturation, Diffusion and Drift current, Fermi level and Quasi
Fermi level, Semiconductor diodes: Diode under forward bias condition, Diode under reverse bias, Avalanche and Zener breakdown, PIN diode, Tunnel diodes, photo diode, Light Emitting Diode, Photovoltaics, Metal-semiconductor junctions, ohmic contacts and schottky diodes, schottky barrier height, Ideal schottky theory and effect of surface states. 10 Hours
2. BJT and MOSFETs: Emitter efficiency, Base transport factor, Current gain, I-V characteristic in cut-off, linear and saturation regions, Transistor breakdown, hetrojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) MOSFETs : MOS capacitor, Depletion, Inversion and accumulation, Solution of Poisson’s equation for MOS capacitor, Derivation of threshold voltage, CV characteristics, High frequency And Low frequency characteristics, Effect of oxide charges and interface trapped charges, Charge Coupled Device (CCD) MOS transistor, Derivation of IV characteristics, Pinch off, Channel length modulation, Body bias effect.
10 Hours
3. Nanoscale MOSFETs: MOSFET as digital switch, Propagation delay, Dynamic and static power dissipation Moore’s law, Transistor scaling, Constant field scaling theory, Constant Voltage Scaling, Generalized scaling, Short channel effects, Reverse short channel effect, Narrow width effect, Subthreshold conduction leakage, Subthreshold slope, Drain Induced Barrier Lowering, Gate Induced Drain Leakage, Design of NanoMOSFET, Halo implants, Retrograde channel profile, Shallow source/drain extensions, Twin well CMOS process flow,
Gate Tunneling : Fowler Nordheim and Direct Tunneling, High k gate dielectrics, Metal gate transistor, Transport in Nanoscale MOSFET, Ballistic transport, Channel quantization.
10 hours
4. Advanced transistors: Silicon on Insulator (SOI) devices, Partially depleted and Fully depleted SOI Ultrathin body transistor, Double gate transistor, FinFET, Surround gate transistor, Silicon Nanowire transistor, Strained silicon transistor, Germanium MOSFETs, III-V compound semiconductor based transistor, High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT), CNT transistor, Graphene transistor, Transition-Metal Dichalcogenide (TMD) transistor. 10 hours
5. Interconnects technology and Reliability: Multilevel metal interconnects in CMOS technology, Interconnect RC delay trend with scaling, Scaling of metal interconnect capacitance and resistance, Aluminum interconnect versus Copper interconnect, Dual Damascene process, Low k dielectrics, Stress migration and Electromigration, Gate oxide reliability, Hot carrier reliability, CNT interconnects, Optical interconnect technology. 10 hours
Text Books:
1. Streetman and Banerjee, Solid State Electronic Devices, Prentice-Hall
2. Yaun Taur and Ning, Fundamentals of Modern VLSI Devices, Cambridge University Press
3. Kwok Ng and S. M. Sze, Physics of Semiconductor Devices, Wiley
References:
1. International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors (ITRS), http://www.itrs.net/
2. Review papers from recent literature
Course Outcomes:
The students will be able to
1) Design transistors with dimensions less than 100 nm to produce required performance from the device
2) Design the process flow required to fabricate state of the art transistor technology.
3) Analyze the requirements for new materials and device structure in the future technologies.
NANOBIOTECHNILOGY
Sub Code : 14INT14
IA Marks : 50
Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03
Total Hrs : 50 Exam Marks : 100
Course Objectives
This course provides fundamental aspects of biotechnology. It also provides platform to understand the interaction of nanostructures and biomolecules, application of various nanomaterials in biological application.
Course Content
1.Fundamentals of Biotechnology: Basic terms in biotechnology, recombinant DNA technology, genetic engineering, gene cloning. Development of nanobiotechnology, timelines and progress. Basics of cell orgenells. Biomacromolecules- carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids, PHA, cyanophcin inclusion, magnetosome, alginates, bacteriophages, S-layer protein, bacteriorhodpsin. Biological building blocks; Sizes of building blocks and comparison with nanostructures.
12 hours
2.Nanostructures: DNA and protein based nanostructures, DNA origami, DNA nanotubes, polypeptide nanowire and protein nanoparticles, SAM, biological nanomotor. Nanoconjugates: DNA-gold
nanoconjugates. DNA based nanoelectronics: immobilization of DNA on substrates, probing the electronic properties of single DNA molecules. Manipulation of DNA on metal surfaces.
10 hours
3.Interaction between biomolecules and nanoparticle surface: Different types of inorganic materials used for the synthesis of hybrid nano-bio assemblies, Application of nano in biology, nanoprobes for Analytical Applications – A new methodology in medical diagnostics and Biotechnology, Current status of Nanobiotechnology, Future perspectives of Nanobiology.
10 hours
4. Applications of nanomaterials: Drug delivery and gene delivery, Nanobiochips, biosensors.
Nanomaterials in bone substitutes and dentistry. Polymeric nanofibres-tissue engineering, smart capsules, microemulsions, nano based cancer therapy, nanorobotics. Lotus leaf as a model self-cleansing system.
Diatoms as example for silicon biomineralization. Biomechanical strength properties of Spider silk.
10 hours
5. Photoinduced Electron Transport in DNA: Electronic Devices Based on DNA Architecture, DNA Nanowires, Charge Transport, DNA-Based Nanoelectronics, Electrical Manipulation of DNA on Metal Surfaces, Nanostructured Biocompartments, DNA-Gold nanoconjugates.
08 Hours
TEXT BOOKS
1. Nanobiotechnology: Bioinspired devices and materials of the future by Oded Shoseyov, Ilan Levy. Humana Press 2010.
2. Bionanotechnology – Global Prospects by David E. Reisner, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC, 2009.
3. Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery by Melgardt M. deVilliers, Pornanong Aramwit, Glen S. Kwon, Springer- American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Press 2009.
References
1. T. Pradeep , “NANO The Essential , understanding Nanoscience and Nanotechnology”. Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited, 2007.
2.Nancy A. Monteiro-Riviere, C. Lang Tran Nanotoxicology: Characterization, Dosing and Health Effects Published:July 25, 2007 by CRC Press
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to
1. Demonstrate knowledge of biotechnology to understand Nanobiotechnology.
2. Analyze the interaction of various biomolecules and nanostructures.
3. Design and develop nanostructures and biomolecules for various biological applications.
Elective – I
SIMULATION AND MODELLING
Sub Code : 14INT151
IA Marks : 50
Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03
Total Hrs. : 50 Exam Marks : 100
Course Objective:
The course gives a fundamental understanding of various simulation and modeling techniques used in nanotechnology and engineering analysis.
Course Content
1. Physical basis of quantum mechanics: Experimental background, inadequacy of classical physics, summary of principal experiments and inferences, Uncertainty and complementarity. Wave packets in space and time, and their physical significance.
Schrodinger wave equation: Development of wave equation: One-dimensional and extension to three dimensions.
Some exactly soluble Eigen value problems: One dimensional: Square well and rectangular step potentials, Rectangular barrier, Harmonic oscillator. Three dimensional: Particle in a box, Particle in spherically symmetric potential, Rigid rotator, Hydrogen atom.
10 Hours
2. Quantum mechanics of atoms and molecules: Hamiltonian and Wave functions-orbital approximation for multi-electron atoms-Pauli’s Anti-symmetry principle, Born-Oppenheimer approximation, MO theory, LCAO approximation.
Approximation methods: Necessity of approximate methods, the variation method, Perturbation method.
Quantum Mechanical methods – Hartree Fock, Density Functional Theory, Configuration Interaction, Tight
Binding, MNDO. Force Fields methods – Energy terms: valence, van der Waals, Coulomb. Functional forms, Dreiding, UFF. Charge transfer QEq, NB Cutoffs, Splines. Minimization: steepest descent, conjugate gradients, FP.
10 Hours
3. Molecular Dynamics simulations – NVE ensemble: Newton’s Equations, Verlet algorithms, time step.
Velocity initialization (Boltzmann), Equilibration, Anneal, Quench. Analysis: fluctuations, Kubo, Free Energy
Pert Theory. NVT ensemble, NPT ensemble, Quantum Hopping MD. Monte Carlo methods – Introduction, Integration, Simulation, Random Walk, Percolation, Ising Model, Markov, Metropolis, RIS, CCBB. Solvation Methods – PB, QM, MD, MC; SGB, AVGB.
10 Hours
4. Computational Modelling of Nanoparticles: Introduction, Benefits of Computer Science for nanotechnology, modelling at different scales – electronic, atomistic, meso and continuum. Concept of computational modelling of nanostructures, computational control of matter through modelling – empirical and Abinitio potentials, molecular dynamics simulation, monte carlo simulation,
advantages and limitations of MDS and MCS.
Modeling of nanoparticles – electronic transport, mechanical properties, optical properties.
Bionanoparticles and polymer nanocomposites. Opportunities and challenges in computer modelling of nanoparticles.
10 Hours
5. Modeling, design and simulation of NEMS and MEMS:
Introduction, Lumped Modeling of carbon nanotubes, design and simulation of carbon nanotubes–sugar design, sugar cube design and simulation and applications.
Lumped modeling of MEMS-sugar to sugarcube, Librarian, parameterization, simulation, static analysis, steady state analysis, sinusoidal analysis, transient analysis and optimization.
Design and simulation of NEMS and MEMS: Sugar model, sugar cube model, carbon nanotube model in sugar, first-order analysis of thermal actuator, thermo-mechanical response of the device, electro-thermoactuator model.
10 Hours
Text Books
1. Jerrod H.Zar (1999) Biostatistical analysis by Prentice hall international Inc Press, London
2. “Handbook of theoretical and computational Nanotechnology” eds. Michael Rieth and wolfram schommers, 2006.
3. Computational physics, R. C. Verma, K. C. Sharma & P. K. Ahluwalia.
References
1. Computational Nanotechnology: Modeling and Applications with MATLAB® edited by Sarhan M. Musa
2. Computational Finite Element Methods in Nanotechnology edited by Sarhan M. Musa
Course Outcomes:
The Student will be able to
1. Demonstrate the physical basis for quantum mechanics for nanotechnology
2. Quantum mechanical treatment for atomic and molecular aspects.
3. Simulation and modeling of various nanostructures and their properties
4. Design and modeling of NEMS and MEMS devices
NANOTECHNOLGY IN FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
Sub Code : 14INT152
IA Marks : 50
Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03
Total Hrs. : 50 Exam Marks : 100
Course Objective:
The course introduces application of nanotechnology in food packing, processing and agriculture field.
Course Content
1. Nanotechnology in Food: Introduction, Food Production, Antimicrobial Functionality, Visual Indicators, Physics and Structures in Food Bionanotechnology, Information and Communication Technology, Febrile Structures, Plate-Like Structures, Spherically Symmetric Structures, Bi-continuous Structures in Protein– Polysaccharide Systems, Gastronomy and the Nanodomain: Molecular Gastronomy, functional materials in food nanotechnology. 10 Hours
2. Nanotechnology in Agricultural: Introduction, Biosensors, Enzyme Biosensors and Diagnostics, DNA-Based Biosensors and Diagnostics, Radiofrequency Identification (RFID), Integrated Nanosensor Networks: Detection and Response, Precision Agriculture, Potential Changes in Farming Methods and Sustainable Agriculture.
Nanocapsule for delivery of pesticides: Nanosensors for monitoring of soil condition and plant growth, Nanoparticles to deliver DNA and growth hormones. Nanoparticles and CNT to enhance the growth rate of plants. 12 Hours
3. Advanced Processing Technologies: Introduction, Preservation Methods, Drying Techniques, Conventional methods and its limitation, infrared processing, di-electric heating, microwave processing, batch type and conveyor type systems, shelf-life, analysis of food characteristics. 8 Hours
4. Food Quality, Safety, and Security: Introduction, Improving Quality, Safety, and Security of Agricultural Production, Food Processing, Packaging and Distribution. Concerns about using Nanotechnology in Food Production. Reasons to Package Food Products, Physical Properties of Packaging Materials. Safety Assessment of Oral-Exposure Engineered Nanomaterials for Food Application. Toxicity aspects of nanofood, modification of nano materials to avoid toxic effect and commercial aspect. 10 Hours
5. Technology Issues: Life Cycle of Nanotechnology Food Products, Molecules in Foods Involved in Triggering Allergies, Food Structure, Processing, and Food Allergy, Impact of Nanoscale Structures on Allergenic Potential of Foods, Innovations in Food and Agriculture Nanotechnology. 10 Hours
Text Books
1. Lynn J. Frewer, Willem Norde, Arnout Fischer, Frans Kampers “Nanotechnology in the Agri-Food Sector” John Wiley and Sons,2010
2. S.Choudhary, ‘Applied Nanotechnology in Agriculture’, Arise Publication, 2011.
Course Outcomes:
The Student will be able to demonstrate the knowledge of nanotechnology and various nanomaterials in food and agricultural applications.
NANOMATERIALS
Sub Code : 14INT12
IA Marks : 50
Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03
Total Hrs. : 50 Exam Marks : 100
Course Objective
This course introduces various concepts of Nanoscience and nanotechnology. Understand the relation between size and properties of Nanomaterials. To learn the importance of potential Nanomaterials
Course Content
1. Introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnology: History, background scope and interdisciplinary nature of nanoscience and nanotechnology, scientific revolutions. Definition of Nanometer, Nanomaterials, and Nanotechnology. Concepts of nanotechnology – size dependent phenomena, surface to volume ratio, atomic structure, molecules and phases, energy at the nanoscale molecular and atomic size.
10 Hours
2. Classification of nanostructures – Zero dimensional, one-dimensional and two dimensional nanostructure materials. Clusters of metals, semiconductors, ceramics and nanocomposites. Size effect on shapes, Quantum dots, Nanorods, nanowires, nanotubes, nanosheets, nanocones, Nanotetrapods, Nanoflowers, nanobrushes, nano and mesopores, Core-Shell nanoparticles, misnomers and misconception of nanotechnology, importance of nanoscale materials and their devices
10 Hours
3. Properties of Nanomaterials -1: Mechanical properties, Nano size effect on strength, fracture toughness and fatigue behavior. Bulk Properties of Materials, electrical conductivity, Dielectric properties, Thermal properties, thermal conductivity, heat capacity. Magnetic properties, Magnetic materials, domains in Magnetic materials.
10 Hours
4. Properties of nanomaterials -2: Electronic structure of Nanomaterials, magic numbers, Fermi surface, Size effect on Electron-Phonon Coupling, Size effect on physical properties. Optical properties, Optoelectronic properties of bulk and nanostructures, relation between optical properties and electronic structure of nanomaterials – Catalytic property Catalysis by Gold Nanoparticles
10 Hours
5. Types of nanomaterial: Metal nanoparticles, Ceramics nanomaterials, Semiconductor nanoparticles, Metal oxides nanoparticles, Carbon based nanostructures, Graphene, Carbon Nanotubes, Fullerenes, Importance of these nanomaterials and their applications.
10 Hours
Text Books
1. Edward L. Wolf, “Nanophysics and Nanotechnology – An Introduction to Modern Concepts in Nanoscience” Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2006.
2. M.S. Ramachandra Rao, Shubra Singh, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: fundamentals to Frontiers, Wiley 2013
3. Nanostructures and Nanomaterials synthesis, properties and applications, g. Cao, Imperial College press 2004.
References
1. Masuo Hosokawa, Kiyoshi Nogi, Makio Naito, Toyokazu Yokoyama Nanoparticle Technology Handbook, Elsevier Science, 2007
2. Nanotechnology – Basic Science & Emerging Technologies, Chapman & Hall/CRC 2002
3. Nanomaterials – A. K. Bandyopadhyay, New Age International Publishers, 2nd Edition, 2010
Course Outcomes:
The Student will be able to
1. Understand the structure-property relationships in nanomaterials as well as the concepts, that are different from bulk counterpart.
2. An ability to demonstrate a systematic knowledge of the range and breadth of application of nanomaterials.
3. Review critically the potential impact, in all classes of materials and nanostructure.
LAB COMPONENT
Sub Code : 14INT16
IA Marks : 25
Hrs/ Week : 03 Exam Hours : 03
Total Hrs. : 36 Exam Marks : 50
Course Objective:
To learn the basic principles involved in nanoparticle synthesis.
To get hands on experience in synthesis of various nanoparticles. To design desired size and morphology controlled nanostructures.
1. Preparation of different concentration solutions and standardization
2. Verification of Beer Lombard’s Law
3. Synthesis of metal (Au/Ag/Cu) nanoparticles by Chemical reduction method
4. Synthesis of metal oxide (TiO2/ZnO/Fe2O3) nanoparticles by hydrothermal/solvothermal method
5. Synthesis of ceramic (BaTiO3/SrTiO3/Al2O3 ) nanomaterials by combustion process
6. Preparation of Polymer-Carbon nanostructure (CNT/Graphene/ Graphite oxide) Nanocomposites
7. Surface functionalization or modification of metal oxide nanoparticles with organic reagents
8. Synthesis of ZnS/MoS nanoparticles by solvothermal/ microwave solvothermal method
9. Thin film deposition by spray pyrolysis deposition (SPD)
10. Thin film deposition by Spin coating.
11. Thin film deposition using electrochemical workstation
12. Physical vapor deposition/sputtering deposition of metallic film on glass substrate
Course outcome
Students will be able to
Design the experiments and synthesize various nanoparticles. Prepare size and morphology controlled nanostructures