Nanomaterials and Their Applications 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 nanomaterials and their applications is as follows.
Course Learning Objectives:
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Module-1
NANOMATERIALS FOR PHOTOVOLTAICS, BATTERIES, AND FUEL CELLS APPLICATIONS: Photovoltaics: Introduction, limitations of conventional solar cells, applications of nanotechnology in photovoltaics; Three generation solar cells; Second generation solar cells (CIGS and CdTe): construction, advantages and limitations, Ultrathin nanotechnology solar cells (plastic solar cells): construction, working principle, advantages and limitations. Applications of CNTs in: photovoltaic diode, photo-active layer, transparent electrode, and dye-sensitized solar cells. Batteries, and Fuel cells: Nanobatteries: Introduction, advantages, nanotechnology applications under development; Applications of nanotechnology in Hydrogen fuel cells: production of hydrogen (Tandem cells), storage and transport of hydrogen; improving the efficiency of catalyst, and electrolyte. Applications of nanotechnology in improving the efficiency of DMFC, and SOFC.
Module-2
NANOMATERIALS FOR ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS APPLICATIONS Energy transmissions: Applications of nanotechnology to energy production, Nanoscale materials; General energy applications: lighting, heating, transportation, capacitors, power chips; Nanoparticles for energy transmission development: wires and cables; electrical transmission infrastructure: transformers, substations, and sensors. Single electron transistors: introduction, Coulomb blockade, miniature flash memory, and Yano type memory. Quantum mechanical tunneling: RTDs and Esaki diodes. Introduction to spintronics, molecular nanoelectronics, fault tolerant designs, quantum cellular automata, and quantum computing. MEMS and
Module-3
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Module-4
APPLICATIONS OF NANOMATERIALS IN AGRICULTURE AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY NT in agriculture applications: Overview of nanotechnology applications in agriculture: Nanoscale carriers, Microfabricated xylem vessels, Nanolignocellulosic materials, Clay nanotubes, Photocatalysis, Nanobarcode technology, Quantum dots for staining bacteria, Biosensors. Nanotechnologies in animal production and health care: Improving feeding efficiency and nutrition, Zoonotic diseases, Animal reproduction and fertility, Nanotechnology and animal waste management. NT in food processing applications: Nanofood, introduction, nanoencapsulation, nanocomposites in food packaging, smart food packaging.
Module-5
NANOMATERIALS FOR TEXTILES AND COSMETICS APPLICATIONS: Nanofibre production -Electrospinning – Controlling morphologies of nanofibers – Tissue engineering application – Polymer nanofibers – Nylon-6 nanocomposites from polymerization – Nano-filled polypropylene fibers -BionicsSwim-suits with shark-skin-effect, Soil repellence, Lotus effect – Nano finishing in textiles (UV resistant, antibacterial, hydrophilic, self-cleaning, flame retardant finishes) – Modern textiles; Lightweight bulletproof vests and shirts, Colour changing property, Waterproof and Germ proof, Cleaner kids clothes, Wired and Ready to Wear Cosmetics – Formulation of Gels, Shampoos, Hair-conditioners (Micellar self-assembly and its manipulation) -Sun-screen dispersions for UV protection using Titanium oxide – Color cosmetics
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.
- The students will have to answer five full questions, selecting one full question from each
Text Books:
- Nanotechnology, Fundamentals and Applications Manasi Karkare I.K. International Publishing, New Delhi. ISBN : 978-81-89866-99-0 First Edition, 2008
- Applications of Nanotechnology Prasad Puthiyillam LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Mauritius. ISBN: 978-613-9-58532-8 First Edition, 2018
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For the detail Syllabus of all other subjects of BE (Nano) 6th Sem, visit Nano Technology 6th Sem Subjects.
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