Faculty of Engineering

Specialization: Applied Science

Course Name:

Nanotechnology

(UG/PG):

UG

Number of Credits:

Level:

Learning Objectives
The student will be able to:
1. Illustrate the effect of miniaturization on the basis of surface to volume ratio.
2. Categorize nanomaterials and their synthesis route.
3. Demonstrate physics at nanoscale and its application in current technology
development.
4. Describe top-down and bottom-up approach to synthesize materials.
5. Manipulate the properties of nanomaterials by changing the synthesis route
for different application such as drug delivery.
Pedagogy
1. Classroom teaching
2. Assignments
3. Project
4. Seminar/presentation
Pre-requisites
None

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S. No.

Topic

Introduction to Nanotechnology
Introduction to quantum Mechanics with respect to
nanotechnology, potential well, spherically symmetric
potential, Coulomb potential and periodic potential. Tunneling
through a potential barrier. Density of states. Introduction to
1
nanomaterials, clusters, fullerens, semiconductor and metal
clusters, cluster stability, nanotubes, electron states in
nanoparticles,
effective
mass
approximation,
weak
confinement, strong confinement, size dependent oscillator
strength
Vacuum systems and synthesis
Introduction to vacuum techniques such as rotary pumps,
diffusion pump, high vacuum and ultra high vacuum pumps
2
and gauges.
Physical methods, chemical methods and biological methods
of synthesis.
Properties and analysis of Nanomaterials
Some Physical, chemical, mechanical and optical properties of
nanomaterials.
3
Optical Microscopy and electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction,
UV-VIS-IR spectroscopy, luminescence techniques, auger
electron
spectroscopy,
some
advanced
topics
in
nanomaterials.
Course Outline

Hours

15

10

20

Books Recommended
1.
Nanotechnology Principals and Practices Sulabha Kulkarni, Capital
Publishing Comp. 2009
2.
Characterization of Materials, J. B. Wachtman and Z. H. Kalman,
Butterworth-Heinmann, USA, 1993.
Research Papers/Articles recommended for reading:
1. Regan, B. C.; Aloni, S.; Jensen, K.; Zettl, A, "Surface-tension-driven
nanoelectromechanical relaxation oscillator". Applied Physics Letters 86 (12),
(2005), 123119.
2. Goodman, R.P.; Schaap, I.A.T.; Tardin, C.F.; Erben, C.M.; Berry, R.M.; Schmidt,
C.F.; Turberfield, A.J. "Rapid chiral assembly of rigid DNA building blocks for
molecular nanofabrication". Science 310 (5754) (9 December 2005), 1661
1665
Suggested Evaluation Methods
A.
Continuous Assessment
1. Essential
a) Unit tests
b) Assignments
2. Optional
a) Quizzes
b) Seminars
c) Project report
d) Presentation

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B.

End Semester Examination

Written Exam

Parallel/Similar courses in the existing curriculum

S.No. Name of the course
Institute where it was offered
Sub specialization committee
Dr. Brajesh
Dr.
Name of
Pandey
Arundhati
Member
Warke
Associate
Associate
Designation
Professor
Professor
SIT
SIT
Org. / Inst.

Dr. Meena
Laad

Dr. Neeru
Bhagat

Dr Rupali
Nagar

Associate
Professor
SIT

Associate
Professor
SIT

Assistant
Professor
SIT

Signature
Name of the Expert:
Signature:
Date:

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