Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : PH5133 : Science of nanomaterials { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Syllabus
| Module 1 : |
(4 hrs) Evolution of Low dimensional materials, Comparison of properties with respective to bulk materials, Classification and nomenclature of nanomaterials: Nanosized metals and alloys,
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| Module 2 : |
(8 hrs) Atomic structure: Electron orbits, Bohr radius, Particle in a box, Quantum confinement, 0D, 1D, 2D Quantum structures, Role of defects and interfaces, nanocomposites, Physics of nanodevices |
| Module 3 : |
(8 hrs) Science and Technology of nanomaterials fabrication: Nucleation and growth of nanosystems, Top-down and bottom-up approach, Nanolithography, Template assisted growth, Self-assembled monolayer, Fabrication of nanotubes, Nanowires, Nanosheets, Surface modulation, Superlattices |
| Module 4 : |
(9 hrs) Evolution of properties of nanomaterials, Size effect of Nanomaterials: Size, shape, density, melting point, wettability, specific surface area, Crystal structure of nanomaterials, packing fraction, specific surface energy and surface stress and effect on the lattice parameter, Bandgap, Photoluminescence, fluorescence and phosphorescence, Magnetic, Piezoelectric and ferroelectric behaviors |
| Module 5 : |
(7 hrs) Morphological, structural, optical and electrical characterizations of nanomaterials, Applications of nanomaterials |
Course Objective
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To impart knowledge on
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Fundamental physics of nanostructures |
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Know nanomaterials synthesis techniques |
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Understand properties of nanomaterials |
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Knowledge on characterization and applications of nanomaterials |
Course Outcome
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At the end of course, students will be able to:
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CO2: Basic understanding of nanostructures and their properties |
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CO3: Know different mechanism of nanomaterial fabrication |
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CO4: Understand the origin of nanomaterials properties |
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CO5: Know the characterizations and applications of nanomaterials |
Essential Reading
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C. P. Poole, Jr., F. J. Owens, Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Wiley India (2020) |
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M. Kuno, Introductory Nanoscience: Physical and Chemical Concepts, Garland Science, (2011) |
Supplementary Reading
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D. Vollath, Wiley-VCH (2013), Nanomaterials: An Introduction to Synthesis, Properties and Applications |
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C. N. R. Rao, A. Müller, Cheetham, The Chemistry of Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications, Wiley-VCH (2004) |
Journal and Conferences
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