Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CR3202 : Interface Science and Sol-gel Processing { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Arun Chowdhury
Syllabus
Surface chemistry solid-liquid interfaces application of surfactants electrokinetics properties of colloidal dispersions surface energy and surface tension solid-gas interfaces: adsorption, adsorption isotherms, specific surface area of solids, catalysis and it’s industrial application contact angle measurement hydrophilic and hydrophobic interaction micro-emulsion surfaces of solid: surface of crystals, characterization of solid surface.
Course Objectives
- To gain the theoretical knowledge on interface phenomenon of materials. To identify the area of applied interface science and working with the related engineering problem.
- To know the basic science of sol-gel science and to learn the technology which applies sol-gel science.
- Assignments and problems are set so that one can successfully address the issues in sol-gel synthesis. One should be able to correlate the processing-structure-properties.
- By completing the assignments students are prepared for future scientists/technologists to work in a team that develops new technical product.
Course Outcomes
To be able to approach the solution of related engineering problem. Designing new materials according to modern demand.
Essential Reading
- G. T. Barnes and I.R. Gentle, Interracial science, Oxford , interfaces
- M. N. Rahaman, Ceramic Processing and Sintering, Marcel Dekker , sol-gel technology
Supplementary Reading
- Drew Myers, SURFACES, INTERFACES, AND COLLOIDS, Wiley-VCH , surfaces
- J. S. Reed, Principle of ceramic processing, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (US) , surface chemistry