Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : PH5136 : Nanoscience and Nanotechnology { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Syllabus
| Module 1 : |
(8 hrs) Introduction to Nanoscience; History and Scope, Interdisciplinary nature. Quantum mechanical properties of nanostructures (single electronics, quantum confinement, single particle physics), Structure of nanomaterials, general properties of bulk materials and nanomaterials. |
| Module 2 : |
(8 hrs) Methods of synthesis: Top down and Bottom up approaches, Chemical methods of synthesis & advantages-Sol-gel, Co-precipitation Solution combustion methods, Chemical vapor deposition method and Spray pyrolysis. Introduction, Synthesis, Properties and applications of: Quantum dots, nanowires, Carbon nanotubes and fullerenes. |
| Module 3 : |
(8 hrs) Characterization of Nanomaterials: Principle, instrumentation and applications of Powder X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectroscopy, Scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and BET-analysis. |
| Module 4 : |
(8 hrs) Nanotechnology & its applications: Introduction, materials used and applications in renewable energy generation like solar cells, drug delivery, Biosensors (in vitro and in-vivo), information technology, agriculture & food technology, high integrated circuits, nanomedicine, molecular motors, bioelectronics & spintronics, Fuel cells, Photocatalytic hydrogen generation. Water remediation-Photocatalytic degradation of toxic dyes, |
| Module 5 : |
(4 hrs) Micro/ Nanoelectronics (Nanowires: transistors, LEDs, Lasers, photodetectors, Social implications of nanotechnology. Social and ethical impact, Health and environmental impact, Risks with Nanotechnology, Indian Scenario in nanotechnology. |
Course Objective
| 1 . |
To introduce and provide a broad view of the nascent field of nanoscience and nanotechnology |
| 2 . |
To introduce the students to inter- and multi-disciplinary science and engineering |
| 3 . |
Impart the basic knowledge of nanoparticle synthesis methods involved in nanotechnology. |
| 4 . |
Understand the basic principles and instrumentation of characterization techniques used in nanotechnology and its technological importance |
| 5 . |
Enlighten the needs and utilization of nanomaterials in the various fields such as energy, water treatment process, Agriculture, medicine, engineering etc. and its societal implications. |
Course Outcome
| 1 . |
After the completion of this course, students will:
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| 2 . |
CO2: be able to correlate the inter- and multi-disciplinary science and engineering disciplines |
| 3 . |
CO3: have working knowledge on different synthesis methods to design and developed nanomaterials |
| 4 . |
CO4: be able to understand the instrumentations of characterization techniques used for nanomaterials |
| 5 . |
CO5: be able to understand the various technological applications of nanomaterials in energy, water purification, agriculture, textile and engineering fields etc. |
Essential Reading
| 1 . |
Massimiliano Di Ventra, Stephane EvoyandJames R. Heflin‚ Jr, Introduction to Nanoscale Science and Technology, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2004 |
| 2 . |
T. Pradeep, Nano: The Essenstials / Understanding Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Tata Mcgraw Hill Publishing Company Limited, 2007 |
| 3 . |
Cristian Contescu, Karol Putyera, Dekker , Encyclopaedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, CRC Press Publications, 2009, ISBN 978 0 8493 9639 7 (six volume set) |
Supplementary Reading
| 1 . |
S. M Lindsay, Introduction to Nanoscience, Oxford University Press, First Edition, 2010 |
| 2 . |
Gabor L. Hornyak, H.F. Tibbals, Joydeep Dutta, John J. Moore, Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, CRC Press, 1st Edition, 2009 |
Journal and Conferences
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