Introduction To Nanoscience and Nanotechnology detailed Syllabus for Nano Technology (Nano), 2018 scheme has been taken from the VTUs official website and presented for the VTU students. For Course Code, Subject Names, Teaching Department, Paper Setting Board, Theory Lectures, Tutorial, Practical/Drawing, Duration in Hours, CIE Marks, Total Marks, Credits and other information, visit full semester subjects post given below. The Syllabus PDF files can also be downloaded from the official website of the university.
For all the other VTU Nano 6th Sem Syllabus for BE 2018 Scheme, visit Nano Technology 6th Sem 2018 Scheme.
For all the (Open Elective-A) subjects refer to Open Elective-A Scheme. The detail syllabus for introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnology is as follows.
Course Learning Objectives:
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Module-1
INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE History, background and interdisciplinary nature of nanoscience and nanotechnology, challenges of Rechard Feynman, scientific revolutions, nanosized effects surface to volume ratio, examples of surface to volume ratio, atomic structure, Bohr atomic model, molecules and phases, introduction to classical physics and quantum mechanics, importance of nanoscale materials and their devices.
Module-2
CLASSIFICATION OF NANOSTRUCTURES Zero dimensional, one-dimensional and two dimensional nanostructure materials – classification of solids: conductor, semiconductors, insulator, types of semiconductor, doping, diodes, current flow in semiconductors, ceramics and nanocomposites, quantum size effect(QSE) in 1D, 2D, 3D nanomaterials, quantum dots, nanowires, nanotubes, nanosheets, top down and bottom up approach.
Module-3
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Module-4
SYNTHESIS OF NANOMATERIALS – CHEMICAL METHODS Spray pyrolysis method, flame spray pyrolysis, gas phase synthesis, gas condensation process, chemical vapor condensation.Fundamental aspects of VLS (Vapor-Liquid-Solid) and SLS (Solution-Liquid-Solid) processes -VLS growth of Nanowires – Control of the size of the nanowires – Precursors and catalysts – SLS growth -Stress induced recrystallization.
Module-5
ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY NT in civil engineering applications: Nanotechnology for green building: Introduction, Coatings: self-cleaning coatings, anti-stain coatings, De-polluting surfaces, Scratch-resistant coatings, Anti-fogging and anti-icing coatings, Antimicrobial coatings, UV protection, Anti-corrosion coatings, and Moisture resistance. NT in automobile applications: Functionalities of nanotechnologies (mechanical, geometric effect, electronic/magnetic, optical, and chemical); Applications of NT towards car body shell, car body, car interior, chasis and tyres, electrics and electronics, engine and drive train. NT in aerospace applications: Potential applications in space craft and space structures, Requirements for future space systems, Radiation shielding (Thermal protection), Space elevator, Space elevator (electromagnetic).
Course Outcomes:
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Question Paper Pattern:
- The question paper will have ten full questions carrying equal marks. Each full question consisting of 16 marks.
- There will be two full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
- Each full question will have sub question covering all the topics under a module.
Text Books:
- Nanophysics and Nanotechnology – An Introduction to Modern Concepts in Nanoscience Edward L. Wolf John Wiley & Sons Second Edition, 2006
- Foundations of Nanoscale Science and Technology Shareefraza J. Ukkund, Prasad Puthiyillam LAP-Lambert Academic Publishing, Mauritius. ISBN: 978-613-958649-3 First Edition, 2018
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