Elements of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25DPHY613(B)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
Course Objectives: 
This course will enable the students to – 
• learn about the change in properties of materials when subjected to nano-scale dimension. 
• learn about basics of Nano-science and Nanotechnology and develop an understanding of various analytical techniques used in Nano science.
• introduce themselves to the applications of nano-materials.
 
Course Outcomes: 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25DPHY613

(B)

 

Elements of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

(Theory)

 

CO140:.Explain the properties of nanomaterials and relate these properties to their potential applications in various fields.

CO141: Describe structure and properties of CNT,Porus silicon,Zeolite and Aergels.and explain the working of various devices of Nanoelectronics.

CO142: Develop a deep  understanding of different types of Microscopy and able to differentiate them. 

CO143: Develop a deep  understanding of different types of Spectroscopy and Analyze the data obtained from the various spectrosopy techniques.

CO144: Comprehensive understanding of the applications of nanomaterials in various fields and equip them with the skills to design and implement nanomaterial-based technologies.

CO145: Contribute effectively in Course specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Power point presentation,  Problem Solving

in tutorials,

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Solving numerical

Additional learning through online Videos, MOOCs Courses.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems , Assignments, Presentations

 

10.00
Unit I: 
Types and Properties of Nanomaterials:

Clusters and their types, Semiconductor Nano-particles, Effective Mass of nanoparticles Approximations, Optical Properties of Semiconductor nanoparticles, Surface plasmon, Polariton, Nano-magnetism and Types of magnetic material, Mechanical and Structural Properties of Nano-materials.

12.00
Unit II: 
Nanomaterials and Nanoelectronics:
(a) Carbon Nanotubes, types of Carbon Nanotubes (CNT’s), Synthesis and Properties and Structure of CNT’s, Synthesis, Properties & Structure of Porus Silicon, Aerogels and Zeolites.
(b) Coulomb Blockade, Single Electron Transistor (SET), Sprintonics- Gaint magneto Resistance, Spin Valve, Magnetic Tunnel Junction (MTJ), Spin Field Effect Transistor (SFET).
 
12.00
Unit III: 
Analysis Techniques- I (Microscopy):
Microscopy-Optical and Confocal Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM), Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), Scanning Near-Field Optical Microscope (SNOM).
 
12.00
Unit IV: 
Analysis Technique –II (Spectroscopy) :
Spectroscopy- Optical Absorption Spectrometer, Infrared Spectrometer, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR), Raman Spectroscopy, Photoluminescence Spectrometer, X-ray photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS), Auger Electron Spectroscopy.
 
14.00
Unit V: 
Applications of nanomaterials:

Molecular and Nanoelectronics, Nanobots, Quantum dot devices, Photovoltaics, Fuel Cell, Hydrogen Strorage, Hybrid Energy Cells, Automobiles, Textiles, Medical Field, Space, Defence and Engneering, Polymer LED, Organic LED, Spin based data storage.

Essential Readings: 
• Nanotechnology: Principle and Practices, S.K. KulKarni, Capital Publishing Company (2015).
• Physics of Semiconductor Nanostructures, K. P. Jain, Narosa Publishers (1997).
• Nanostructures: theory and modeling, C. Delerue and M. Lannoo, Springer Verlag (2006).
• Nanotechnology: An Introduction to Nanostructring techniques, M. Kohler, W. Fritzche, Wiley-VCH (2007).
• Carbon Nanotubes: Synthesis,Structure, Properties and Applications, M.S. Dresselhaus, G. Dresselhaus, Ph.Avouris, Springer (2001).
• Materials Science and Engineering by V. Raghavan, Prentice Hall of India, 2004. 
• Practical Non-Destructive Testing by Baldevraj, T. Jayakumar, M. Thanvasimuthu, Narosa 
 
 
References: 
SUGGESTED READINGS:
• Carbon Nanotubes; Properties and Applications, Michael J.O. Connell, CRC Press (2006).
• Nanostructure and Nanomaterials:Synthesis, Properties and Applications, G. Cao and Ying Wang, World Scientific Publishing (2011)
• Characterization of Nanophase material, Zhonglin Wang, Wiley-VCH Verlag (2001).
• Introduction to Magnetic Materials, B.D. Cullity and C.D. Graham; Wiley, A John (2011).
• Nanotechnology: Basic Science & Emerging Technologies, M. Wilson, K. Kannangara, G. Smith, M. Simmons and B. Raguse, Chapman & Hall/CRC Press (2002)
• K.K. Chattopadhyay and A.N. Banerjee; Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology; PHI
 
E-Content:
 
Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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