Nanomaterials and its applications

Paper Code: 
DPHY 601(A)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives: 

This course will enable the students to -

This course will make students learn about the change in properties of materials when subjected to nano-scale dimension. They also learn about basics of Nano-science and Nanotechnology and develop an understanding of various analytical techniques used in Nano science. It will also introduce them to the applications of nano-

 

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

   DPHY601(A)

 

Nanomaterials and its applications

(Theory)

 

The students will be able to –

 

CO77: Understand basic properties of nanoparticle & applications.

CO78: Explain various methods for the synthesis/growth of nanomaterials including top down and bottom up approaches. 

CO79: Analyze the data obtained from the various characterization techniques. 

CO80: The student acquires necessary background to take up higher studies/research in the field of Nano Science & Nano-technology.

 

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

Classifications and types of nanomaterials as nanoparticles and 1D 2D 3D nanomaterials, Concept of bulk versus nanomaterials and dependence of properties on size, Clusters and their types, Semiconductor Nano-particles, Optical Properties of Semiconductor nanoparticles, Nano-magnetism and Types of magnetic material, Mechanical and Structural Properties of Nano-materials.

14.00
Unit II: 
Synthesis of Nanomaterials

Nucleation and growth of nanosystems; self-assembly, mechanical milling, laser ablation, sputtering and microwave plasma, chemical reduction and oxidation, hydrothermal, micelles, sol-gel processes, functional nanomaterials and nanostructured thin films. 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.

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.

12.00
Unit V: 
Applications of nanomaterials

Molecular and Nanoelectronics, Nanobots, Quantum dot devices, Photovoltaics, Fuel Cell, Hydrogen Storage, 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: 
  • 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
Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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