Nanomaterials for Construction and Environmental 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 7th Sem Syllabus for BE 2018 Scheme, visit Nano Technology 7th Sem 2018 Scheme.
For all the (Open Elective-B) subjects refer to Open Elective-B Scheme. The detail syllabus for nanomaterials for construction and environmental applications is as follows.
Course Learning Objectives:
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Module-1
INTRODUCTION: Introduction to Nanoscience and Technology, basic principles and important Concept of Nanotechnology, Nanomaterial, Nano size effect, Surface area, Surface to volume ratio, Property of Nanomaterials- Mechanical, Electrical, optical, Thermal, Magnetic and Catalytic. Awareness and Existing activities of nanotechnology relevant to construction – desk study. Understanding phenomena of traditional construction materials at nanoscale.
Module-2
NANOTECHNOLOGY IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: Nanomaterials in Concrete and Cement, Introduction, different nanomaterials used in concrete, Development of nano concrete, Application of nanomaterials in UHPC, Nano silica, densification of cement using Nanosilica, Nano alumina, Carbon nanotube (CNT), the Effect of SWCNT and Other Nanomaterials on Cement Hydration and Reinforcement, Polycarboxylates, Titanium oxide, Nano kaolin, Nano clay. Nanomaterials-Enabled Multifunctional Concrete and Structures, Next-Generation Nano-based Concrete Construction Products: Optimization of Clay Addition for the Enhancement of Pozzolanic Reaction in Nano-modified Cement Paste.
Module-3
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Module-4
NANOTECHNOLOGY AND COATINGS: Nanomaterials based paints, insulating Properties nanomaterials, Smart nanomaterials for building and Glass, Nanomaterials for Thermal or Fire Retarding, Functional coatings and thin films. Environment and performance monitoring sensors and devices. Nano sensors for structural health monitoring. Advances in instrumentation, Atomic force microscopy, Nano indentation techniques, Neutron and X-ray scattering techniques for construction materials.
Module-5
NANOTECHNOLOGY IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING: Introduction, nanomaterials for clean water, waste water treatment, Nanomaterials as adsorbent for removal of pollutant, microorganisms, heavy metals. Removal of pesticides and fungicides with Nanomaterials. Nanomaterials for water disinfection, Nanofiltration. Nanomaterials as photo catalyst, catalyst. Nanomaterials for capturing CO2. Nanomaterials for Air pollution remediation, Air purification and Emission mitigation using Nanomaterials. Nanotechnology for detection of pollutant in air and water, Nano sensors and application. Environmental risk due to Nanomaterials, Nanotoxicology.
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:
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: fundamentals to Frontiers M.S. Ramachandra Rao, Shubra Singh Wiley First Edition, 2013
- Nanostructures and Nanomaterials synthesis, properties and G Cao Imperial College press First Edition, 2004
Reference Books:
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