OCH351 Nano Technology Syllabus:

OCH351 Nano Technology Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

UNIT I INTRODUCTION

General definition and size effects–important nano structured materials and nano particlesimportance of nano materials- Size effect on thermal, electrical, electronic, mechanical, optical and magnetic properties of nanomaterials- surface area – band gap energy and applications. Photochemistry and Electrochemistry of nanomaterials –Ionic properties of nanomaterials- Nano catalysis.

UNIT II SYNTHESIS OF NANOMATERIALS

Bottom up and Top-down approach for obtaining nano materials – Precipitation methods – sol gel technique – high energy ball milling, CVD and PVD methods, gas phase condensation, magnetron sputtering and laser deposition methods – laser ablation, sputtering.

UNIT III NANO COMPOSITES

Definition- importance of nanocomposites- nano composite materials-classification of compositesmetal/metal oxides, metal-polymer- thermoplastic based, thermoset based and elastomer basedinfluence of size, shape and role of interface in composites applications.

UNIT IV NANO STRUCTURES AND CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES

Classifications of nanomaterials – Zero dimensional, one-dimensional and two-dimensional nanostructures- Kinetics in nanostructured materials- multilayer thin films and superlattice- clusters of metals, semiconductors and nanocomposites. Spectroscopic techniques, Diffraction methods, thermal analysis method, BET analysis method.

UNIT V APPLICATIONS OF NANO MATERIALS

Overview of nanomaterials properties and their applications, nano painting, nano coating, nanomaterials for renewable energy, Molecular Electronics and Nanoelectronics – Nanobots Biological Applications. Emerging technologies for environmental applications- Practice of nanoparticles for environmental remediation and water treatment.

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:

CO1 understand the basic properties such as structural, physical, chemical properties of nanomaterials and their applications.
CO2 able to acquire knowledge about the different types of nano material synthesis
CO3 describes about the shape, size, structure of composite nano materials and their interference
CO4 understand the different characterization techniques for nanomaterials
CO5 develop a deeper knowledge in the application of nanomaterials in different fields.

TEXT BOOKS

1. Mick Wilson, Kamali Kannangara,Geoff Smith, Michelle Simmom, Burkhard Raguse, “ Nano Technology: Basic Science & Engineering Technology”, 2005, Overseas Press
2. G. Cao, “Nanostructures & Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties &Applications” Imperial College Press, 2004
3. William A Goddard “Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering and Technology”, 3rd Edition, CRC Taylor and Francis group 2012.

REFERENCES

1. R.H.J.Hannink & A.J.Hill, Nanostructure Control, Wood Head Publishing Ltd.,Cambridge, 2006.
2. C.N.R.Rao, A.Muller, A.K.Cheetham, The Chemistry of Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications Vol. I & II, 2nd edition, 2005, Wiley VCH Verlag Gibtl & Co
3. Ivor Brodie and Julius J.Muray,’The physics of Micro/Nano – Fabrication’,Springer International Edition,2010