Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CR4206 : Nanoscience and Nanotechnology { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Debasish Sarkar
Syllabus
Physics and Chemistry of Nanosolids: Density of States, confined growth (0D, 1D, 2D and 3D), band gap, surface atom density and dangling bonds, Gibbs free energy and critical radius, Cohesive energy, lattice parameters and strain, velocity and motion in fluid Characterization protocols: Phase, microscopy, spectroscopy, Weibull statistical analysis of particle size distribution Surface and suspension phenomena: Contact Angle and Hysteresis, Critical parameters and boundary condition for Superhydrophobic and Superhydrophilic surface, Critical Surface Tension, Influence of pH and particle size on Zeta Potential and Isoelectric Point Photocatalytic Phenomena: Photodegrdation and influencing parameters, Electron – hole charge transportation phenomena, Role of scavenger, Surface Modifications, Influence of particle size, Classification of Cell by free energy change, Semiconductor – Electrolyte Interaction and Band bending, Conventional Materials for PEC, Output and governing parameters for PEC Magnetics and Dielectrics: basic properties and influence of particle size Mechanical and wear properties: basic properties and influence of grain size Different coating and consolidation techniques Device for Solar to electrical energy, H2 through water splitting, solar energy harvesing, electrical energy by H2 gas, Mechanical energy to electrical energy, Electrochromic smart glass, Pollutant Dye degradation, Mechanically induced water treatment, purification of high salinity waste water, self-cleaning coating, dental ceramic blank, femoral head for hip prosthesis, porous scaffold, cancer therapy by nanoparticles, ferrofluids for hyperthermia. Numericals and solutions in different aspects.
Course Objectives
- To understand the basic science and technology to develop new class of materials
- To learn how to data analyze in the perspective of the development of nanostructured materials
- To gain knowledge the utility of ceramics in burning issues like energy, environment and biomaterials
Course Outcomes
Student will learn the basic philosophy of nanomaterials that eventually help to develop new class of nanomaterials
Essential Reading
- Gabor L. Hornyak, H.F. Tibbals, Joydeep Dutta, John J. Moore, Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, CRC Press , 2008
- Ben Rogers, Jesse Adams, Sumita Pennathur, Nanotechnology: Understanding Small Systems, CRC Press , 2017
Supplementary Reading
- Nils O. Petersen, Foundations for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, CRS Press , 2017
- Debasish Sarkar, Nanostructured Ceramics: Characterization and Analysis, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis , 1351617117