NANOMATERIALS, PROCESS AND APPLICATIONS

Subject Code: 10BG501

Hrs/ Week : 3+0+0
Credits
:3

CIE Marks: 100

Exam: 3 Hrs
SEE Marks100

Objectives:
1. To have the basic knowledge of the nanomaterials and the processes
2. To know about their applications
Unit-I
Introduction to Nanomaterials: History of Nanotechnology, Scope & Applications. Introduction and
overview of Quantum concepts. Structures and properties of Carbon based, metal based and
bionanomaterials: Fullerenes, Bucky Ball, Nanotubes, Graphene, Quantum Dots, Nano Shells,
Dendrimers, Nanocarriers, Nanocrystals, Nanowires, Nanomembranes, hybrid biological/inorganic,
protein & DNA based nanostructures. Introduction & overview of 1 st, 2nd and 3rd generation biomaterials,
Thin films, Diamond like carbon (DLC).
07 Hrs
Unit-II
Characterization of Nanostructures: Spectroscopy: UV-Visible spectroscopy, Fourier Transform
infrared spectroscopy (FTIR); X-ray spectroscopy.
Electron microscopy: Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM),
Scanning probe microscopy: Atomic Force microscopy (AFM), Scanning tunnel microscopy (STM).
07 Hrs
Unit-III
Nano Synthesis and Fabrication: Introduction & overview of Nanofabrication: Bottom up-self assembly
and Top down approaches using processes like Ball milling, Sol-gel Process, Chemical Vapour deposition
(CVD). Plasma or flame spraying synthesis, Ion-Bean sculpting, electrodeposition and various
lithography techniques. Nanolithography & Soft lithography.
07 Hrs
Unit-IV
Nanosensors: Overview of nanosensors: Nanosensors in industry, medicine and defense. Market for
nanosensors. Electromagnetic nanosensors: Electronic nose and electronic tongue, Magnetic
nanosensors. Mechanical nanosensors: Cantilever Nanosensors, Mechanics of CNTs, Biosensors:
Biosensors in modern medicine. Micro & Nano-Electromechanical systems - Magnetic, Chemical

and Mechanical Transducers Sensing and Actuators.

05Hrs

Unit-V
Application of Nanotechnology: Medical Nano biotechnology in Diagnostics, therapeutics, drug
delivery, Nano Surgery and Tissue Engineering. Molecular electronics, Molecular switches Mechanical:
Cutting tools, Machine components, Magnets, DLC coated grinding wheels. Electrical/Electronics: Solar
cells, UV/IR Sensors, Batteries/Fuel cells, Filters. Nano Safety Issues: Toxicology health effects caused
by Nanoparticles.
10 Hrs
Outcome:
1. The students will have the basic knowledge of nanomaterials
2. Explore the methods of synthesis, fabrication and characterization of nanomaterials.
3. Apply the basic knowledge in different fields of engineering for development of devices.

Reference Books:
1. Richard Booker and Earl Boyse., Nanotechnology. Wiley dreamtech edition 2005.
2. Chapman & Hall. Nanotechnology Basic Science & Emerging Technologies. CRC 2002
3. Gregory Timp., Nanotechnology. Spring 1st edition; 1998.
4. Teik Cheng Lim., Nanosensors. Taylor and Francis edition; 2010.
5. J Rosenthal Sandra and W Wright David; Nanobiotechnology Protocols. Humana Press, 1 st edition;
2005
Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation:
CIE consists of Three Internals each for 45 marks (15-Quiz + 30-Test) out of which two best will be
considered. There will be one assignment for 10 marks.
Scheme of Semester End Examination:
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A is for 20 marks covering the complete syllabus
and is compulsory. Part B is for 80 marks, five questions carrying 16 marks each. All five questions in
Part B, carries internal choice.