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M.Sc. (Nano-Science and Technology)

Course Structure under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS): 2018-19

Semester Course Code Course Name L T P Contact

Hours/ week

Credits Max.

Marks Formative

Assessment

Summative

Assessment

Core Courses

I

08130101 Introduction to Nano-Science and

Technology

4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130102 Fundamentals of Nano-science and

Nanotechnology in Physics

4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130103 Materials at Nanoscale, Structure

and Fabrication

4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130104 Fundamentals of Nano-science and

Nanotechnology in Chemistry

4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130105 Nano Lab I 0 0 8 8 4 100 40 60

Open Elective/Professional Ethics &

Human Values 4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

Total 20 0 8 28 24 600 240 360

Core Courses

II

08130201 Nano-Electronics 4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130202 Nano-Biotechnology 4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130203 Computational Nanoscience 4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130204

Nanoparticles and Micro-

organisms Biocomposites (Green

Chemistry)

4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130205 Nano Lab II 0 0 8 8 4 100 40 60

Skill Enhancement Compulsory Courses (Choose any one of the following papers)

08130206 Nanoionics: Concepts and

Technological Applications

4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130207 Magnetism at Nanoscale 4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130208 Nanotechnology for Medical

Diagnostics and Therapy

4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130209 Thermodynamics and Kinetics of

Protein folding

4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

Total 20 0 8 28 24 600 240 360

Discipline Specific Elective Courses (choose any one the following specialization)

Specialization : Nano – Chemistry

III

08130301 Nano-Composite Science and

Technology

4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130302 Dendrimers 4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130303 Chemical Techniques for

Nanomaterials Characterization

4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130304 Carbon nanomaterials and

nanotechnology

4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130305 Nano-Chemistry Lab III 0 0 8 8 4 100 40 60

Specialization: Nano – Physics

08130306 Thin Films Deposition Techniques 4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130307 Semiconductor Nanostructures and

Devices

4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130308

Nanostructured Materials for

Energy Conversion Devices and

Storage

4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130309 Low Dimension Physics 4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130310 Nano-Physics Lab III 0 0 8 8 4 100 40 60

Total 16 0 8 24 20 500 200 300

Discipline Specific Elective Courses (choose any one the following specialization)

IV

Specialization: Nano-Chemistry

08130401 Organic and Inorganic Nano

materials

4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130402 Nano materials for energy

conversion devices

4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130403 Principles and applications of self-

assembling biological materials

4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130404 Nano-Chemistry Lab IV 0 0 8 8 4 100 40 60

08130405 Project 0 0 12 12 6 200 80 120

Specialization: Nano-Physics

08130406 Nanophotonics 4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130407 MEMS and NEMS Fabrication 4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130408 Spectroscopic Techniques for

Nanomaterials

4 0 0 4 4 100 40 60

08130409 Nano-Physics Lab IV 0 0 8 8 4 100 40 60

08130405 Project 0 0 12 12 6 200 80 120

Total 12 0 20 32 22 600 240 360

Grand Total 68 0 44 112 90 2300 920 1380

Scheme of Studies M.Sc. (Nano Science & Technology): 2018-19

Category Credits %

Core Course 40 44.4

Discipline Specific Elective Course 42 46.6

Skill Enhancement Compulsory Course (SECC) 4 4.4

University Open Elective 4 4.4

Total 90 100

Semester – I

Core Courses

1. Name of the Department: Chemistry and Physics 2. Course Name Introduction to Nano-Science and Technology L T P

3. Course Code 08130101 4 0 0

4. Type of Course (use tick mark) Core () DSE () AEC () SEC () OE ()

5. Pre-requisite

(if any)

B.Sc.(Hons) Chemistry

or B.Sc.(Hons) Physics

or B.Sc. (Non Medical)

6. Frequency

(use tick marks)

Even () Odd () Either

Sem ()

Every

Sem ()

7. Total Number of Lectures, Tutorials, Practicals

Lectures = 52 Tutorials = 0 Practical = 0

8. Course Description:

This course brings together relevant knowledge from the disciplines of physics and chemistry to give the

students a fundamental understanding of the integrated multidisciplinary nature of Nanotechnology. It will also

be a forum which brings together discipline-based knowledge and skills showing how this expertise applies to

nanotechnological problems.

9. Course Objectives:

The objectives of this course are to:

1. Provide a broad view of the nascent field of nanoscience and nanotechnology to the students.

2. Introduce students to inter- and multi-disciplinary science.

3. Provide information of different types of nanometerials and their applications.

10. Course Outcomes (COs):

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Describe the basic science behind the properties of materials at the nanometer scale, and the principles behind the

techniques for studying nanomaterials.

2. Communicate clearly, precisely and effectively using conventional scientific language and mathematical notation.

3. Demonstrate the understanding of length scales concepts, nanostructures and nanotechnology.

4. Describe the applications of nano materials in different fields.

11. Unit wise detailed content

Unit-1 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Background to Nanotechnology

Scientific revolution- Atomic structures-Molecular and atomic size-Bohr radius – Emergence of

Nanotechnology – Challenges in Nanotechnology - Carbon age–New form of carbon (from Graphene sheet to

CNT).

Unit – 2 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Nucleation

Influence of nucleation rate on the size of the crystals- macroscopic to microscopic crystals and nanocrystals -

large surface to volume ratio, top-down and bottom-up approaches-self assembly process-grain boundary

volume in nanocrystals-defects in nanocrystals-surface effects on the properties.

Unit – 3 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Types of Nanostructures and Materials

Definition of a Nano system - Types of Nanocrystals-One Dimensional (1D)-Two Dimensional (2D) -Three

Dimensional (3D) nanostructured materials - Quantum dots - Quantum wire Core/Shell structures. Carbon

Nanotubes (CNT) - Metals (Au, Ag) - Metal oxides (TiO2, CeO2, ZnO) - Semiconductors (Si, Ge, CdS, ZnSe) -

Ceramics and Composites - Dilute magnetic semiconductor- Biological system - DNA and RNA – Lipids.

Unit – 4 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Nanomaterials Properties & Applications

Size dependent properties - Mechanical, Physical and Chemical properties. Molecular electronics and

nanoelectronics – Quantum electronic devices - CNT based transistor and Field Emission Display - Biological

applications - Biochemical sensor - Membrane based water purification.

12. Brief Description of self learning / E-learning component

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bZphEPb1o8

2. http://nptel.ac.in/courses/103103033/module9/lecture1.pdf

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUEbxTkPIWI

4. http://studymafia.org/nanomaterials-ppt-and-pdf-report-free/

5. https://shellzero.wordpress.com/2012/05/14/nano-materials-and-its-properties/

13. Books Recommended

1. M. Wilson, K. Kannangara, G Smith, M. Simmons, B. Raguse, Nanotechnology: Basic science and Emerging

technologies, Overseas Press India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, First Edition, 2005.

2. C.N.R.Rao, A.Muller, A.K.Cheetham (Eds), The chemistry of nanomaterials: Synthesis, properties and applications,

Wiley VCH Verlag Gmbh&Co, Weinheim, 2004.

3. Kenneth J. Klabunde (Eds), Nanoscale Materials Science, John Wiley & Sons, InC, 2001.

4. C.S.S.R.Kumar, J.Hormes, C.Leuschner, Nanofabrication towards biomedical applications, Wiley –VCH Verlag

GmbH & Co, Weinheim, 2004.

5. W. Rainer, Nano Electronics and information Technology, Wiley, 2003.

6. K.E.Drexler, Nano systems, Wiley, 1992.

7. G.Cao, Naostructures and Nanomaterials: Synthesis, properties and applications, Imperical College Press, 2004.

1. Name of the Department: Physics

2. Course

Name

Fundamentals of Nano-science and

Nanotechnology in Physics L T P

3. Course Code 08130102 4 0 0


5. Pre-

requisite

(if any)

B.Sc.(Hons) Chemistry or

B.Sc.(Hons) Physics or

B.Sc. (Non Medical)

6. Frequency

(use tick

marks)


Sem ()

Every

Sem ()

7. Total Number of Lectures, Tutorials, Practical



The course describes;

1. Basic concepts of crystal structure

2. Quantum theory of Nano-materials

3. Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric materials and their properties

4. Mechanical, optical, electronic, magnetic and thermal properties of Nano-materials.


The main objectives of the course are;

1. To understand the concepts of physics involved in development of Nano- structure

2. Theoretical explanation of behavior of Nano-materials

3. Basic & Application oriented properties of Nano-materials.


After going through this course, the student will be able to apply;

1. The concept of Physics in designing and development of Nano-materials

2. Use application oriented properties of Nano-materials in fabrication of nanodevices.


Unit – 1 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Crystal Structure

Crystal structure, Semiconductors & Their Properties, Crystalline state of solids - Unit cells and Space lattices –

Crystal structures - Crystal planes and directions- Miller Indices - Diffraction of X-rays by crystal - Bragg's equation -

Correction to Bragg's equation - Reciprocal lattice - Crystal Defects - point, line and surface defects. Band model of

semiconductors - carrier concentrations in intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors - Fermi level - variation of

conductivity and mobility with temperature. Hall Effect - Hall coefficients for intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors -

determination of Hall constant - Hall effect devices.

Unit – 2 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Quantum Theory of Nanomaterials

Quantum Theory of Nanomaterials, Development of Quantum theory of Nanomaterials: Application of Block

functions in Nanomaterials. Quantum Dots: (a) Semiconductor Quantum Dots, (b) Introduction to lasers (c) Quantum

Dot lasers (d) Quantum Cascade lasers and (e) Quantum Dot optical memory.

Unit – 3 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Ferroelectric & Piezoelectricaterials

Physical Properties and Ferroelectric & Piezoelectric Material , Static dielectric constant, electronic, ionic and

orientation polarizations - Internal or local fields in solid and liquids. Lorentz field in cubic materials - Clausius-

Mosotti equation - complex dielectric constant - determination of dipole moment for polar substances - dielectric

losses - frequency dependence of electronic, ionic, orientation polarisabilities - optical absorption, luminescence -

Thallium activated alkali halides - electro luminescence.

Unit – 4 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Properties of Nanomaterials

Size Dependent Properties of Nanomaterials, Elucidation of the structure and properties of Nano-structured materials.

Variation in properties of micro and Nanomaterials. Length scale involved and effect on properties: mechanical,

electronic, optical, magnetic and thermal properties.


1. https://www.intechopen.com/books/subject/nanotechnology-and-nanomaterials

2. https://www.azonano.com/book-reviews-index.aspx

3. https://www.daad.de/go/kr3543/


1. C. Kittle. Introduction to Solid State Physics

2. S.O. Pillai Solid State Physics

3. A.J. Decker, Solid State Physics

4. Richard L. Liboff, Borns M. Smirnov, Physics of Atoms & Ions, Springer

5. Linus Pauling, E. Brignt Wilson Corrier, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics Dover Publication

6. Edward L. Wolf, Nanophysics and Nanotechnology: An Introduction to Modern Concepts in Nanoscience, Wiley-

VCH (2006).

1. Name of the Department: Chemistry

2. Course Name Materials at Nanoscale, Structure and Fabrication L T P

3. Course Code 08130103

4 0 0

4. Type of Course (use tick mark) Core ( ) DSE () AEC () SEC () OE ()

5. Pre-requisite

(if any)



B.Sc. (Non Medical)

6. Frequency

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Even

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Lectures = 52 Tutorials = Nil Practical = Nil


This course is designed to introduce the students to the emerging area of processing of nano materials that has the

potential to revolutionize techniques by which materials and products are being developed with superior

properties and functionalities. It is, therefore important that the students will be exposed to the fundamental

concepts and recent trends in the development of Nano-materials. The course will focus on discussing a variety of

processing methods and also structure-properties of Nano materials.



1. Discuss the fundamental concepts of Materials science, as applied to fine grained materials with extension to

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

2. Understand the processing techniques of nano materials.

3. Discuss the Physical Methods, Physico-Chemical Methods and Chemical Methods of Synthesis of

Nanomaterials.


Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the basic science behind the properties of nano materials.

2. Explain the principles behind the techniques for synthesizing nanomaterials.

3. Communicate clearly, precisely and effectively about the properties of nano materials

4. Describe the applications of nano materials in different fields.


Unit-1 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Physical Methods of Synthesis of

Nanomaterials

Synthesis of Nano-structured materials : Principle and relative merits of each techniques for production of Nano-

structures including ultra-thin films and multilayer by: (a) Laser Ablation technique, (b) Arc Discharge technique

and (c) Mechanical Milling.

Unit – 2 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Physico-Chemical Methods of Synthesis of

Nanomaterials

Fundamentals and need of identification of pertinent parameters amenable to synthesis of nanoparticles by

Physico chemical methods such as (a) CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) / MOCVD technique, (b) Plasma /

Sputtering / Hot-Wire Plasma Enhanced CVD method, (c) Molecular Bean Epitaxy (d) Atomic Layer Epitaxy and

(f) Self assembly technique.

Unit – 3 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Chemical Methods of Synthesis of

Nanomaterials

Chemical methods of synthesis and applicability of the methods (a) Solution growth techniques of 1D-2D nano

structures:- Synthesis of metallic, semiconducting and oxide nanoparticles – homo- and hetero-nucleation growth

methods, (b) Template-based synthesis (electrochemical, electrophoretic, Melt and solution, CVD, ALD) , (c) Gas

Phase Synthesis of Nanopowders: – Vapor (or solution) – liquid – solid (VLS or SLS) growth – the Need for

Gas/vapor State Processing – Main Stages of Gas Phase Synthesis (d) Sol-gel method and (e) Spray pyrolysis.

Unit – 4 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Biological Methods of Synthesis of

Nanomaterials

Biological synthesis of nanoparticles using bacteria, fungi, plants, purified enzymes and biological templates,

Slayer. Silver nanoparticles, gold nanoparticles, cerium oxide nanoparticles, titanium oxide and zinc oxide

nanoparticles. Application of inorganic nanoparticles, Biological applications of inorganic nanoparticles.


1. https://www.slideshare.net/priyananda12/synthesis-of-nanoparticles-physicalchemical

2. http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/21144/10/10_chapter%203.pdf


4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z51R49OOqAA


1. Edelestein A.S and Cammarata RC, Nano materials synthesis, properties and applications:

2. Michael Kohler, Wolfgang Fritzsche, Michael Kohler, Wolfgang Fritzsche, Nanotechnology-An Introduction

to Nano structuring Techniques Wiley (Practical)

3. Brian Robinson, Self-Assembly,IOS Press

4. Tai Ran – Hsu, MEMS and Microsystems, Design, Manufacture and Nanoscale Engineering, John Wiley &

Sons, 2008.

5. M. Gentili, C. Giovannella, S. Selci, Nanolithography: A Borderland between STM, EB, IB and X-Ray

Lithographies (NATO ASI Series), Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1994.

6. Nicholas A. Kotov, Nanoparticle Assemblies and Superstructures‖, CRC, (2006).

7. Guozhong Cao, Nanostructures & Nanomaterials Synthesis, Properties G; Z, Applications, World Scientific

Publishing Pvy. Ltd., Singapore 2004

8. Zheng Cui, Nanofabrication, Principles, Capabilities and Limits, Springer Science + business media, New

York (2008).

9. Kostya (Ken) Ostrikov and ShuyanXu, Plasma-Aided Nanofabrication: From Plasma Sources to

Nanoassembly, WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA (Weinheim) (2007)


2. Course Name Fundamentals of Nano-science and

Nanotechnology in Chemistry L T P

3. Course Code 08130104 4 0 0

4. Type of Course (use tick mark) Core ( ) DSE () AEC () SEC () OE ()

5. Pre-

requisite

(if any)



B.Sc. (Non Medical)

6. Frequency

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Even

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An Introduction to Nanochemistry Concepts. Structure, Self-Assembly, and Defects of Silica, Gold,

Polydimethylsiloxane, Iron Oxide, and carbon. Self Assembling of block copolymers, Techniques and Challenges in

Nanochemistry. Case studies.


Objectives of this course are to:

1. Make the students aware of the concepts of Nanochemistry, and the case studies.

2. give students knowledge of the structure, Self-Assembly, Defects of Silica, Gold, Polydimethylsiloxane, Iron

Oxide, and carbon

3. Give students knowledge of the self assembling of block copolymers and nanochemistry case histories.

4. To develop skills in techniques used in nanochemistry.


At the end of the course:

1. Students should be able to use the concepts of Nanochemistry.

2. Students would have knowledge of the structure and the self assembling of block copolymers, Gold,

Polydimethylsiloxane, Iron Oxide, and carbon

3. Students have acquired the skills in techniques used in nanochemistry research.


Unit-1 Number of lectures = 12 Title of the unit: Introduction to Nanochemistry Concepts

Nanochemistry - What's in a Name? On the Surface of Things,Size is Everything , Almost ,Shape ,Self-Assembly,

Defects ,The Bio-Nano Interface, Safety.

Unit – 2 Number of lectures = 14 Title of the unit: Silica, Gold, Iron Oxide and Carbon

Silica : Surface , Size , Shape , Self-Assembly , Defects , Silica - NanoFood for Thought.

Gold : Surface ,Size , Shape , Self-Assembly , Defects , Gold - NanoFood for Thought .

Polydimethylsiloxane : Surface , Size , Shape ,Self-Assembly , Defects , PDMS- Nano Food for Thought . Cd :

Surface , Size , Shape , Self-Assembly , Defects , CdSe - NanoFood for Thought

Iron Oxide : Surface , Size , Shape , Self-Assembly , Iron Oxide - NanoFood for Thought .

Carbon : Surface , Size , Shape , Self-Assembly ,Carbon - NanoFood for Thought .

Unit – 3 Number of lectures = 11 Title of the unit: Block copolymers and case studies

Self Assembling of block copolymers, Why self-assembly can happen? Molecular self-assembly, Surface Tension

driven (enabled) self – assembly, Case study: self-assembly of Block co polymers, measuring the intermolecular

forces/interactions.

Unit – 4 Number of lectures = 15 Title of the unit: Techniques and Challenges in

Nanochemistry

Diagnostics , Microscopy Techniques , Diffraction Techniques , Spectroscopic Techniques , Magnetic Techniques ,

Separation Techniques ,Thermal Techniques , Techniques Electrical Techniques , Challenges in Nanochemistry


1. www.wikipediachemistry.com

2. Textbook of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, by: T. Pradeep.

https://www.accessengineeringlibrary.com/browse/textbook-of-nanoscience-and-nanotechnology

3. http://faculty.uml.edu/zgu/Teaching/documents/Lecture201-30-13Fundamentals.pdf


http://www.wikipediachemistry.com/

http://faculty.uml.edu/zgu/Teaching/documents/Lecture201-30-13Fundamentals.pdf

1. Concepts of Nanochemistry , Ludovico Cademartiri and Geoffrey A. Ozin, Wiley VCH.

2. Nanochemistry : A Chemical Approach to Nanochemistry , Geoffrey A. Ozin, Andre C. Arsenault and

Ludovico Cademartiri.


2. Course Name Nano Lab-I L T P

3. Course Code 08130105 0 0 8


5. Pre-requisite

(if any)



B.Sc. (Non Medical)

6. Frequency

(use tick

marks)


Sem ()

Every

Sem ()

7. Total Number of Lectures, Tutorials, Practicals.



This course brings together relevant knowledge from the disciplines of physics and chemistry to give the students

a fundamental understanding of the integrated multidisciplinary nature of Nanotechnology with physics and

Chemistry. It will also be a forum which brings together discipline-based knowledge and skills showing how this

expertise applies to nanotechnological problems.



1. Provide a broad view of the nascent field of nanoscience and nanotechnology to the students.

2. Introduce students to inter- and multi-disciplinary science.

3. Provide different methods for the preparation of nano materials.



1. Demonstrate the use of physics in nano science.

2. Recognize different types of procedures for the analysis of water.

3. Apply basic chemical concepts to write the mechanism of the chemical reactions.

4. Describe different methods for the preparation of nano materials.

11. List of Experiments

Section – A

Physics Experiments (Any four practical’s) 1. Determination of Young’s modulus of a given material – Uniform / Non-uniform bending methods.

2. Determination of Rigidity modulus of a sample – Torsion pendulum

3. Determination of dispersive power of a prism – Spectrometer

4. Study of attenuation and propagation characteristics of optical fiber cable

5. Calibration of voltmeter / ammeter using galvanometer

6. Construction & study of IC regulation properties of a given power supply

7. Study of electrical characteristics of a solar cell

8. Determination of laser parameters – divergence & wavelength for a given laser source –laser grating/ Particle

size determination using laser

Section - B

Chemistry Experiments (Any four practicals)

1. Estimation of total, permanent and temporary hardness by EDTA method

2. Conductometric titration - determination of strength of an acid

3. Estimation of iron by potentiometry.

4. Determination of dissolved oxygen in a water sample by Winkler’s method

5. Determination of Na / K in water sample by Flame photometry (Demonstration)

6. Estimation of Copper in ore

7. Estimation of nickel in steel

8. Determination of total alkalinity and acidity of a water sample.

Section – C

Nanotech Experiments (Any four practicals)

1. Synthesis of micelles and inverse micelles.

2. Preparation of thiolated silver nanoparticles

3. Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles by chemical and biogenic methods

4. Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticle

5. Thin film preparation by spin coating technique.

6. Synthesis of Nickel metal nanoparticle by urea decomposition method

7. Synthesis of Zinc Oxide nanoparticle

8. Preparation of nanoparticles by using Ball milling


1. Practical Physics by S.L.Gupta and V.Kumar

2. Practical physics by C.L.Aroras

3. Experiments in Engineering Chemistry by Payal B Joshi

4. Practical Engineering Chemistry by K. Mukkanti, et al, B.S. Publications, Hyderabad.

5. Inorganic quantitative analysis, Vogel.

6. Text Book of engineering chemistry by R. N. Goyal and Harrmendra Goel, Ane Books Private Ltd.

7. A laboratory course in nano science and nano technology by G.Eddy and Jai Poiern.

Semester – II

Core Courses


2. Course Name Nano-electronics L T P

3. Course Code 08130201 4 0 0


5. Pre-requisite

(if any)

6. Frequency

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7. Total Number of Lectures, Tutorials, Practical (assuming 14 weeks of one semester)

Lectures =52 Tutorials = 0 Practical = 0


The course describes; basics of Nano-electronics, physics of organic semiconductors, fabrication techniques and

Nano-structure electronics devices.



1. To Understand the basic concepts of Nano-electronics

2. Physics of organic semiconductors with concept of HOMO & LUMO and band gap.

3. Different nanostructure fabrication techniques & devices such as , FET, MOSFET, spin FETs; etc.


After going through this course, the student will be able to:

1. Explain nanostructure electronic devices such as FET, MOSFET, spin FET etc.

2. Demonstrate the basic concepts of Nano electronics and devices, their fabrication process.


Unit - 1 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Basics of Nano-electronics

Basics of Nanoelectronics: Why? Device scaling, Moore’s law, limitations, role of quantum mechanics, Feynmans

nanobot; Nanostructures: Impact, technology and physical consideration; Mesoscopic observables: Ballistic transport,

phase interference, universal conductance fluctuations, weak localization; Carrier heating; Novel molecules

(Pentacene, carbon nanotube, Fullerenes and its derivatives etc.) and conjugated polymers (Polyacetylene, P3HT,

PEDOT:PSS etc.).

Unit - 2 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Physics of organic semiconductors

Preliminaries : Basic Quantum mechanics and Fermi statistics, Metals, Insulators and Semiconductor, Density of

states (DOS) in 0D-3D, DOS in disordered materials, Physics of organic semiconductors: concept of HOMO and

LUMO, band gap etc. ;Two terminal quantum dot and quantum wire devices: Equilibrium in two terminal devices,

Current flow in the presence of a bias, numerical technique for self-consistent estimation of V-I ,Current flow,

quantum of conductance, Landauer theory.

Unit - 3 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Nanostructure Devices

Field Effect Transistors (FETs): Ballistic quantum wire FETs, conventional MOSFETs, CMOS, short channel and

narrow width, hot electron effect, punch-through and thin gate oxide breakdown, OFET; Spintronics: Spin,

propagation, detection, spinFETs; Fluxtronics: Fluxon, ratchet effect, rectification, fluxQUBIT.

Unit - 4 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Nano Fabrication Techniques

Nano-fabrication techniques: Top-down and bottom-up strategies, advantages/disadvantages/ limitations, e-beam

lithography, Focussed Ion beam milling, self-organized structures, laser nanopatterning, nano-imprint, electrochemical

synthesis, Fabrication of OEDs etc.; Special topics: Graphene, return to Feynmann’s nanobot, future prospects.


1. www.nstc.in/Silicon-Nanostructures.html

2. www.nstc.in/Nanoelectronics.html

3. http://nptel.ac.in/courses/117108047/


1. David Ferry , Transport in Nanostructures Cambridge University Press (1995) (available on IITP library site as

ebook).

2. M. Baldo, Introduction to Nanoelectronics (Lecture Notes; May 2011 MIT)

3. S. Datta, Electronic Transport in Mesocopic Systems; Cambridge University Press (1995)

4. S. Datta, Quantum Transport: Atom to Transistor; Cambridge University Press (2005)

5. M. Lundstrom and J. Guo, Nanoscale Transistors; Physics, Modeling, and Simulation, Springer (2006).

6. P.W. Atkins and R.S. Friedman, Molecular Quantum Mechanics; Oxford University Press, 3rd edition (1997)

7. M. Stepanova and S. Dew, Nanofabrication: Techniques and Principles; Springer-Verlag (2012). 6. Rainer Waser,

Nanotechnology

http://www.nstc.in/Silicon-Nanostructures.html

http://www.nstc.in/Nanoelectronics.html

1. Name of the Department: Department of Chemistry

2. Course Name Nano-Biotechnology L

T P

3. Course Code 08130202 4 0 0


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B.Sc. (Non Medical)

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Nanotechnology is the key technology of the 21st century. The possibility to exploit the structures and

processes of biomolecules for novel functional materials, biosensors, bioelectronics and medical applications

has created the rapidly growing field of nanobiotechnology.

This course introduces to the fundamentals of nano-scale engineering and manufacturing. Current and future

applications of nanostructured materials will be reviewed with respect to their impact in commercial products

and technologies. Particular emphasis will be placed in biomedical applications. The main physical forces

controlling the nucleation and deposition of nanostructures will be presented allowing a better understanding of

key design factors at the nano-scale. Well-established and novel synthesis/fabrication methods nanostructures

will be critically discussed giving a broad overview of the state-of-the-art Nano manufacturing processes and

bio nanomachinearies.



1. Provide an introduction to the concepts underlying nanobiotechnology.

2. Understand about Recombinant DNA technology, monoclone antibodies , biomolecular structure

determination and molecular modeling.

3. Develop Functional Principles of Bionanotechnology.


Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to

1. Understand the fundamental principles of nanotechnology and their application to biomedical engineering.

2. Apply engineering and physics concepts to the nano-scale and non-continuum domain.

3. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of state-of-the-art nano-fabrication methods.

4. Evaluate processing conditions to engineer functional nanomaterials.


Unit-1

Number of lectures = 20 Title of the unit: Bionanotechnology in Action

The unfamiliar world of bionanomachines , gravity and inertia are negligible at the nanoscale, nanomachnine

show atomic granularity , thermal motion is a significant force at the nanoscale , bionanomachines require a

water environment , modern biomaterials , most natural biomnanomachines are composed of protein, nucleic

acids carry information, lipids are used for infrastructure , polysaccarides are used in specialized structural

roles , the legacy of evolution , evolution has placed significant limitations on the properties of natural

biomolecules, guided tour of natural bionanomachinery.

Unit – 2

Number of lectures = 12 Title of the unit: Biomolecular Design and Biotechnology

Recombinant DNA technology, monoclone antibodies , biomolecular structure determination , molecular

modeling. Biotechnology Today : Basic capability , nanomedicines today, self –assembly at many scales,

harnessing molecular motors, DNA computers, molecular design using biological selection , artificial life,

hybride materials, bisensors. Future of biotechnology.

Unit – 3 Number of lectures =10 Title of the unit: Structure Principles of

Bionanotechnology

Natural Bionanomachinery is designed for a specific environment , hierarchical strategy allows construction

of nanomachines , protein folding , chaperones provided the optical environment for folding , self assembly ,

self organization, molecular recogniztion , flexibility.

Unit – 4 Number of lectures = 10 Title of the unit: Functional Principles of

Bionanotechnology

Information –Driven nanoassembly, energetics, chemical transformation, regulation , biomaterials,

biomolecular motors , traffic across membranes, bimolecular sensing, self replication , machine –phase

bionanotechnology.

11.Brief Description of self learning / E-learning component


2. https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/mechanical-engineering/2-57-nano-to-macro-transport-processes-spring-

2012/video-lectures/lecture-1-intro-to-nanotechnology-nanoscale-transport-phenomena/

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jisTDmIk3Nw

4. http://www.ncabr.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/chapter_nanobiotechnology.pdf


1. Bionanotechnology - Lesson from Nature , David S. Goodsell , Wiley-Liss , 2004

2. Pradeep T., “A Textbook of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology”, Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd.,

2012

3. Hari Singh Nalwa, “Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnology”,Academic Press, 2002.

4. Nabok A., “Organic and Inorganic Nanostructures”, Artech House, 2005.

5. Dupas C., Houdy P., Lahmani M., “Nanoscience: Nanotechnologies and Nanophysics”, Springer-Verlag

Berlin Heidelberg, 2007.


2. Course Name Computational

Nano-science L T P

3. Course Code 08130203 4 0 0


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The course describes the Programming fundamentals & elementary numerical methods, Ordinary and partial

differential equations –Numerical solutions, Finite Difference time domain methods and Finite element methods

and Modeling and simulation for non-linear systems



1. to understand elementary numerical methods and their programming

2. to learn numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations

3. problem solving by Finite difference methods & modeling and simulation for nonlinear systems


After going through this course, the student will be able to apply

1. Numerical methods to solve problems related to Nano-science and Nano-technology

2. Solve problems using numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations

3. Modeling and simulation for non linear system


Unit - 1 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Programming fundamentals & elementary

numerical methods

Prerequisite None Programming fundamentals, Flow Chart, plotting, fitting data, building new functions, and

making iterations and loops. Application on elementary numerical methods (e.g., Taylor-series summations,

roots of equations, roots of polynomials, systems of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations, integration).

Applications in nanotechnology engineering.

Unit - 2 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Ordinary and partial differential equations –

Numerical solutions

Ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients. Boundary value problems and applications to

quantum mechanics. Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations. Numerical solution of partial

differential equations.

Unit - 3 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Finite Difference time domain methods and

Finite element methods

Finite Difference Time-Domain Method: Optical Responses, advantage & disadvantage, Practical

implementation, Numerical examples. Finite element method: Introduction, Matrix form of the problem,

Various types of finite element methods, Approximation of elliptic problems, Piecewise polynomial approach,

One dimensional model problem.

Unit - 4 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Modelling and simulation

Numerical schemes for nonlinear systems. Basic modelling and simulation. Relevant applications: optical,

thermal, mechanical, and fluidic, and nanoscale devices.


1. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/ebook/978-1-84973-133-1

2. https://www.vanderbilt.edu/vinse/research/computational-nanoscience/index.php


1. Nanoscience, Hans-Eckhardt Schaefer

2. Introduction to Nanotechnology, Poole and Owen.

3. Introduction to Nanoelectronics and Information technology, Rainer Waser.

4. Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences, Mary L. Boas.

5. Finite Element Methods for Partial Differential Equations, Endre Suli

6. Introduction to the Finite Element Method, J. N. Reddy

7. Handbook of Theoretical and Computational Nanotechnology, M. Rieth and W. Schommers

https://www.vanderbilt.edu/vinse/research/computational-nanoscience/index.php


2. Course Name Nanoparticles and Microorganisms

Biocomposites (Green Chemistry) L T P

3. Course Code 08130204 4 0 0


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B.Sc. (Non Medical)

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This course is designed for students to acquire quality knowledge in biosynthesis of nanoparticles, Nano

composite biomaterials and nano biosystems. It provides sound knowledge of analytical applications of

nanomaterials.



1. Provide the students with knowledge and the basic understanding of biomaterials.

2. Introduce students to different biological methods of synthesis of nano particles.

3. Study nano composite biomaterials.

4. Study nano biosystems and analytical applications of nano materials.



1. Understand the need to increase bio based nano materials

2. Understand the basic need of nano composite biomaterials

3. Know the importance of nano biosystems.

4. Know the analytical application of nano materials


Unit-1 Number of lectures =14 Title of the unit: Biological Methods of Synthesis of

nano particles

Biological Methods of Synthesis: Use of bacteria, fungi, Actinomycetes for nanoparticle synthesis,

Magnetotactic bacteria for natural synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles; Mechanism of formation; Viruses

as components for the formation of nanostructured materials; Synthesis process and application, Role of

plants in nanoparticle synthesis .

Unit – 2 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Nanocomposite biomaterials

Nanocomposite biomaterials, teeth and bone substitution, Natural nanocomposite systems as spider silk,

bones, shells; organic-inorganic nanocomposite formation through self-assembly. Biomimetic synthesis of

nanocomposite material; Use of synthetic nanocomposites for bone, teeth replacement.

Unit – 3 Number of lectures = 12 Title of the unit: Nano biosystems

Nanobio Systems, Nanoparticle-biomaterial hybrid systems for bioelectronic devices and circuity;

Bioelectronic systems based on nanoparticle-enzyme hybrids; nanoparticle based bioelectronic ,

biorecognition events. Protein based nanostructures, DNA nanostructures for mechanics and computing and

DNA based computation; DNA based nanomechanical devices.

Unit – 4 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Analytical applications of nano particles

Chip devices and their potential for nanobiotechnology, Biomolecular motors, Cell-nanoparticle interactions,

Luminiscent Quantum dots for biological labelling, Nanoparticle molecular labels. Nanoparticles for analytical

applications.


1. https://www.slideshare.net/vaibhavvit1/biological-methods-for-nanoparticle-synthesis

2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanocomposite

3. http://www.nanobio.com


1. Bionanotechnology: Lessons from Nature by David S. Goodsell

2. Nanomedicine, Vol. IIA: Biocompatibility by Robert A. Freitas

3. Nanobiotechnology; ed. C.M.Niemeyer, C.A. Mirkin.

4. Nanocomposite Science & Technology Ajayan, Schadler & Braun

5. BioMEMS (Microsystems) - Geralchd A. Urban

6. Introduction to Nanoscale Science and Technology (Nanostructure Science and Technology) -Massimiliano

Di Ventra

7. Nanosystems: Molecular Machinery, Manufacturing, and Computation - K. Eric Drexler

8. Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology - Bharat Bhushan

9. Nanomedicine, Vol. I: Basic Capabilities

10. Nanomedicine, Vol. IIA: Biocompatibility - Robert A. Freitas

1. Name of the Department: Chemistry and Physics

2. Course Name Nano Lab – II L T P

3. Course Code 08130205 0 0 8

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or B.Sc. (Non Medical)

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This course brings together relevant knowledge from the disciplines of physics and chemistry to give the

students a fundamental understanding of the integrated multidisciplinary nature of Nanotechnology with physics

and Chemistry.



1. To familiarize the students with electronic components and basic electronic instruments.

2. Introduce students to variety of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry experiments which are being

conducted in a more environmentally friendly way, e.g., synthesis of biodiesel, microwave-assisted synthesis

of aspirin, determining the percent of water in Epsom salt, separation of food dyes by paper chromatography.

3. Introduce students to the syntheses and characterization of a variety of nanoparticles.


After successful completion of this course students are expected to be able to:

1. Design circuits for different electronic components.

2. Devise and conduct experiments in the laboratory in an environmentally friendly way, e.g., by minimizing

use of harmful solvents, minimizing toxic wastes etc.

3. Synthesize a variety of nanoparticles by multiple methods and characterize them


Section – A

Physics Experiments (Any four practical’s)

1. To study the characteristics of junction field effect transistor.

2. To study the characteristics of metal oxide semi conductor field effect transistor.

3. To study the characteristics of UJT.

4. To study the characteristics of SCR.

5. To study the characteristics of optoelectronics devices (LED, Photo diode, Photo Transistor)

6. To study SR and JK flip flop circuits using logic gates

7. To design combinational logic circuits

8. To use Op-Amp for different arithmetic operations.

Section - B

Chemistry Experiments (Any four practicals)

1. Solvent-Free Aldol Condensation between 3,4-dimethoxybenzaldehyde and 1-indanone.

2. Benzoin Condensation Using Thiamine as a Catalyst Instead of Cyanide

3. Clean Oxidation of Benzoin to Benzil on Zeolite A without any oxidizing agent under Solvent-Free

Condition

4. Preparation and Evaluation of Biodiesel from Vegetable Oil

5. Preparation and Characterization of 1-Acetylferrocene

6. Preparation of Tris(acetylacetonato)manganese(III)

7. Synthesis of Tetrabutylammonium tribromide (TBATB): A Green Reagent and its Application

8. Preparation and Characterization of Green and Blue Luminescent Isomers of Tris( 8-Hydroxyquinolinato)

aluminium (III) Complex

Section – C

Nanotech Experiments (Any four practicals)

1. Preparation and Characterization of Gold Nanoparticles by a Wet Chemical Method or from tea

2. Synthesis and characterization of Copper nanoparticles

3. Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc Sulfide Nanocrystals via Reverse Micelle Method

4. Preparation and characterization of ZnO Nanorods by a Microwave Method

5. Synthesis and Characterization of Bimetallic (Fe@Au, Fe@Ag) Nanoparticles by a Wet Chemical Method

6. Synthesis of alginate beads and investigation of citric I acid release from a nano shell coating of polymer

7. Fabrication of noble metal colloidal nanoparticles

8. Fabrication of graphene nanosheets and electrode coating

13. Recommended Books

1. R.A.Dunlap. Experimental Physics: Modern methods.New Delhi: Oxford University press.

2. B.K.Jones Electronics for experimentation and research.Prentice-Hall.

3. Green Chemistry Experiments: A Monograph, by R.K. Sharma, I.T. Sidhwani & M.K. Chaudhuri

4. Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology- Hari Singh Nalwa

5. Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology - Bharat Bhusan

6. Handbook of Semiconductor Nanostructures and Nanodevices Vol 1-5- A. A. Balandin, K. L. Wang.

7. Nanostructures and Nanomaterials - Synthesis, Properties and Applications - Cao, Guozhong.

8. Elements of X –ray Diffraction, B. D. Cullity

9. Physical Principles of Electron Microscopy: An Introduction to TEM, SEM, and AEM - Ray F. Egerton

10. Thermal Analysis of Materials, Robert F Speyer, New York.

11. A Laboratory Course in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Gerrard Eddy Jai Poinern, CRC Press

12. Green Chemistry Experiments in Undergraduate Laboratories, ACS Symposium Series, Editor(s): Jodie T.

Fahey, Lynn E. Maelia, Volume 1233, November 16, 2016.

13. Green Chemistry Laboratory Manual for General Chemistry by Sally A. Henrie, CRC Press

Skill Enhancement Compulsory Courses


2. Course

Name

Nanoionics: Concepts and

Technological Applications L T P

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08130206 4 0 0


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The course describes; Solid state ionic concepts and how it differ from solid state electronics, physical techniques

for analysis of ion conducting solids, various types of ion transport models and their relative advantages and

Technological Applications of ion conducting solids


The main objectives of the course are, to learn and understand

1. Concepts of solid state ionics and why this study is needed over solid state electronics

2. How the ionic conducting solids can be analyzed using various physical techniques

3. Different types of ion transport models

4. How ion conducting solids are useful in Nano-technological applications


After going through this course, the student will be able to

1. Differentiate ion conducting solids and solid state electronics materials

2. Physical techniques to analyze the ionic conducting solids

3. Study the features of these solids through different types of ion trans port models

4. Design, fabricate and evaluate various Nano-structured devices.


Unit - 1 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Introduction, solid state ionic vis –a –vis

solid state electronics

Introduction, solid state ionics vis-à-vis solid state electronics, Principles of ionic conduction in ordered and

disordered nanostructures; Superionic materials classification – Crystalline anionic and cationic conductors,

mixed ionic and electronic conductors, structural factors responsible for high ionic conductivity;

Unit - 2 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Physical Techniques for analysis of ion

conducting solids.

Brief review on physical techniques for analysis of ion conducting solids; Transport properties and Ion dynamics;

Ion transport in homogeneous and heterogeneous medium – Ion conducting glasses, ceramics, polymers and

composites;

Unit - 3 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Ion Transport Models

Ion Transport Models - Phenomenological models, Free volume theory, Configurational entropy model, Jump

relaxation and Ion hopping model, Bond percolation model and Effective medium theory; Concepts and

feasibility of ion conducting polymer nanocomposites and nanocrystalline ceramics. Material problems and

processing techniques;

Unit - 4 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Technological Applications of ion

conducting solids

Technological applications of ion conducting solids; Design, Fabrication and Evaluation of Solid State Lithium

Batteries, Supercapacitors (EDLC and Redox), Fuel Cells (PEM Fuel cell, SOFC), Gas sensors and display

devices. Thermodynamics and mass transport in solid state batteries. Battery performance and electrode kinetics.

Double layer and other polarization effects at solid /solid interface; Fuel Cells as micro-power.


1. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20080047667.pdf

2. https://books.google.co.in/books?isbn=0387493239


1. Superionic Solids : Principles and Applications, S. Chandra, North Holland, 1981

2. Solid State Ionics, T. Kudu and K. Fueki, Kodanasha-VCH, 1990

3. Lithium Batteries : Research, Technology & Applications, Greger R. Dahlin, Kalle E. Strøm, Nova Science

Pub Inc, 2010

4. Energy Storage, R. A. Huggins, Springer, 2010

5. Electrochemical Supercapacitors: Scientific Fundamentals & Technological Applications, B. E. Conway,

Kluwer Academic, 1999

6. Fuel Cell Technology, Nigel Sammes (ed.), 1st edition, Springer, 2006

7. Clean Energy, R. M. Dell & D. A. J. Rand, Royal Society Publications, 2004

8. Fuel Cell Engines, Matthew M. Mench, John Wiley & Sons, 2008

9. Solid State Electrocheistry, P. G. Bruce (ed.), Cambridge University Press, 1995

10. The CRC Handbook of Solid State Electrochemistry, P. J. Gellings & H. J. M. Bauwmeester, CRC Press,

1997

11. Solid State Electrochemistry II : Electrodes, Interfaces and Ceramic Membranes, V. V. Kharton (ed.),

WileyVCH, 2009

12. Fuel Cell Technology Handbook, G. Hoogers (ed.), CRC Press, 2003 (ISBN: 0-8493-0877-1)

13. Fuel Cell Technologies: State & perspectives; N. Sammes, A. Smirnova and O. Vasylyev (eds.), Springer,

2004.

https://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20080047667.pdf

https://books.google.co.in/books?isbn=0387493239


2. Course Name Magnetism at Nano-scale L T P

3. Course Code 08130207 4 0 0


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The course describes, Magnetic materials at Nano-scale, Models of magnetization at Nano-scale, Physical

properties of magnetic materials at Nano-scale and Magnetic materials in applications



1. To understand the behavior of magnetic material at Nano scale and why it is needed

2. To learn about various models of magnetization at Nano-scale and their relative merits and de-merits

3. To understand the concept of spin and its role in magnetization at Nano-scale

4. To study various devices based on magnetism at Nano-scale.


After going through this course, the student will be able to

1. Identify and characterize magnetic materials at Nano-scale

2. Differentiate various models and their suitability for magnetization at Nano-scale

3. Explain various properties of magnetic materials at Nano-scale

4. Use magnetic materials at Nano-scale in memory devices


Unit - 1 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Magnetic materials at Nano-scale

Why magnetism at nanoscale ? experimental methods; Magnetic anisotropy at nanoscale; Magnetostriction and

the effect of stress; Domains and magnetization process; Fine particle and thin films; soft magnetic materials

and hard magnetic materials.

Unit - 2 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Models of magnetization at nanoscale

One-dimensional Heisenberg model; Two-dimensional XY model; Three-dimensional Heisenberg ferromagnet;

Three-dimensional antiferromagnet; Magnetism of the electron gas; Stoner model; Spin excitations in Stoner

model; RKKY interaction; Field models of magnetization; Exchange model in two dimensions; Magnetic

domains and domain walls; Random anisotropy model of amorphous magnet; Landau-Lifshitz equation.

Unit - 3 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Physical properties of magnetic materials at

Nano-scale

Spin waves; Magnetic resonance; Angular momentum and spin; Magnetism of atoms; Exchange interaction and

magnetic anisotropy; Superparamagnetism; Quantum mechanics of a large spin; Quantum magnetization curve;

Josephson effect; Spin-lattice relaxation of rigid atomic clusters; Spin transport at nano-scale.

Unit - 4 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Magnetic materials in applications

Magnetic materials in applications; Magnetoresistive Sensors Based on Magnetic Tunneling Junctions;

Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM); Emerging Spintronic Memories; GMR Spin-Valve

Biosensors; Semiconductor Spin-Lasers; Spin Logic Devices and magnetic drug delivery; Magnetic materials in

memory device.


1. https://www.tcd.ie/Physics/research/groups/magnetism/files/lectures/5006/5006-8.pdf

2. www.riken.jp/ap/conf/IUPAP/report/nano_C09.pdf

3. http://www.diss.fuberlin.de/diss/servlets/MCRFileNodeServlet/FUDISS_derivate_000000003192/2_Chapte

r2.pdf;hosts


1. Introduction to Magnetic Materials, 2nd Edition, L. C. Cullity and C. D. Graham, IEEE Press, Willey.

2. Handbook of Spin Transport and Materials and Magnetism, Editors - Evgeny Y.Tsymbal and Igor Źutić,

CRC Press - Taylor & Francis Group

3. Magnetism: From Fundamentals to Nanoscale Dynamics [Hardcover] Joachim Stöhr (Author), Hans

Christoph Siegmann (Author,Springer Verlag)

4. Principles of Nanomagnetism, Guimarães, Alberto P., Springer, 2009

5. Handbook of Spin Transport and Magnetism, Edited by Evgeny Y. Tsymbal, Igor Zutic, Tailor and Francis,

1st edition

6. Advances in Nanoscale Magnetism, Proceedings of the International Conference on Nanoscale Magnetism

ICNM-2007, June 25 -29, Istanbul, Turkey, Series: Springer Proceedings in Physics, Vol. 122

7. Lectures on Magnetism, Eugene Chudnovsky and Javier Tejada, Rinton Press, 1st edition.

8. Introduction to magnetism and magnetic materials, David Jiles, Chapman and Hall, 16-Jun-1998.

https://www.tcd.ie/Physics/research/groups/magnetism/files/lectures/5006/5006-8.pdf

http://www.riken.jp/ap/conf/IUPAP/report/nano_C09.pdf

http://www.diss.fuberlin.de/diss/servlets/MCRFileNodeServlet/FUDISS_derivate_000000003192/2_Chapter2.pdf;hosts

http://www.diss.fuberlin.de/diss/servlets/MCRFileNodeServlet/FUDISS_derivate_000000003192/2_Chapter2.pdf;hosts


2. Course Name Nanotechnology for Medical Diagnostics and

Therapy L T P

3. Course Code 08130208 4 0 0

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B.Sc. (Non Medical)

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Nanomedicine is a rapidly emerging interdisciplinary area of science that involves the integration of nanotechnology

and biomedical research. The course will introduce use of nanotechnology in diagnostics and drug delivery. In detail,

the course will cover synthesis, characterization and properties of different types of nano biomaterials; surface

modification of bionanomaterials; and nanocarriers. Nano barcodes and nano biosensors used in diagnosis of diseases

will be described. In addition, an overview of bioMEMS as biosensors will be delivered. A detailed explanation of

imaging techniques, e.g. MRI, CT, PET etc will be given. Finally, use of nanotechnology in targeted drug delivery to

treat specific diseases, for instance cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes will be discussed.



1. Introduce students to medical perspectives of nanotechnology

2. Describe synthesis, characterization and properties of different types of bionanomaterials and their biomedical

applications

3. Introduce students to nanobarcode technology and nano biosensors used in disease diagnostics

4. Explain to students nanotech based imaging techniques

5. Discuss nanotechnology for targeted drug delivery and treatment in cancer, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.


Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

1. Understand how nanotechnological approaches can be used in biomedical therapies

2. Understand biomaterials and interaction of biomaterials with cells, body fluids and tissues

3. Understand nano barcode technology and use of nanobiosensors in disease diagnostics

4. Understand nanotech based imaging techniques

5. Understand use of nanotechnology in targeted drug delivery and treatment in specific ailments, for instance,

cancer, heart disease and diabetes.


Unit-1 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Introduction to Nanomedicine

Overview of nanotechnology from medical perspective, different types of nano biomaterials and their biomedical

applications, and cell nanostructure interactions

Synthesis, characterization, and properties of smart nanomaterials,Surface modification/biofunctionalization of

nanomaterials, Nanocarriers (e.g. liposomes, polymer capsules, polymer nanoparticles, porous materials, nanogels,

dendrimers, microemulsions, inorganic nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, lipoproteins, solid lipid nanoparticles) for

drug delivery applications.

Unit – 2 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Nanotechnology for Disease Diagnostics

Nanomachines, nanobarcodes and nanosensors:

Quantum dot conjugation strategies with DNA-aptamer; Quantum dot Nano barcode for Multiplexed Gene

Expression,Protein and Antibody – Biobarcode Assay for Proteins, Single-Molecule Barcoding System for DNA

Analysis- Nanoparticle-Based Colorimetric DNA Detection Method; and Cantilevers as Biosensors for Molecular

Diagnostics –Carbon Nanotube Biosensors and FRET-Based DNA Nanosensors for Cancer, AIDS, tuberculosis and

other disease diagnostics, Nanoparticle assisted multiplexed diagnostic assays (Bio-barcode amplification assay,

Sandwich DNA assay, ELISA) and point-of care diagnostics (Lateral flow assay).Overview of bioMEMS as

miniaturized biosensors and for diagnostics

Unit – 3 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Nanotech based Imaging Techniques

Imaging Techniques: Nanotech based imaging techniques: Conventional imaging, MRI, Computed tomography

(CT), Positron emission tomography (PET), Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), Florescence

imaging, Ultrasound imaging, Photoacoustic imaging, Dual modality imaging.

Unit – 4 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Nanotechnology for drug delivery

Nano structured materials in medicine, especially, Nanoparticles in cancer targeting and treatment, treating

cardiovascular diseases and diabetes,Types of Nanoparticles in targeting and treatment - Lipid, polymeric, Hyaluronic

acid and heparin functionalized core shell nanoparticle as drug delivery vehicles; Carbon nanotube-based vectors for

delivering immune therapeutics and drugs, Hydrogels for drug delivery, nanoparticle induced Gene delivery for gene

therapy; Inorganic nanoparticles, e.g. Gold, Magnetite, Silver etc.; liposomes; micelles and dendrimers; artificial DNA

structures, Active and Passive cancer tissue targeting, Immunotherapy, Gene delivery, Photo dynamic therapy,

hyperthermia, radiotherapy, combinational treatment, Multifunctional nanoparticles, Stem cell therapy, 3D printing.


1. http://www.nanomedicinecenter.com

2. http://nptel.ac.in/syllabus/syllabus_pdf/118104007.pdf

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wq_Iny6KFw

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9OAKXlPsDw

5. http://www.understandingnano.com/nanotechnology-drug-delivery.html


Text Books:

1. The handbook of Nanomedicine by Kewal K. Jain, Humana Press, ISBN: 978-1-60327-319-0.

2. Nanomaterials for Medical Diagnostics and Therapy by Challa Kumar (Editor), Wiley-VCH, ISBN-978-3-527-

31390-7.

3. Nano Medicines Edited by Dr.Parag Diwan and Ashish Bharadwaj, Pentagon press(2006) ISBN 81-8274-139-4.

4. Christof M. Niemeyer, Chad A. Mirkin, Nanobiotechnology: Concepts, applications and perpectives, Wiley-

Interscience 2004.

5. Geoffery A. Ozin, Andre C. Arsenault, Nanochemistry: A chemical approach to nanomaterials, RSC publishing

(2005).

6. Challa Kumar, Biofunctionalization of nanomaterials, Wiley Interscience (2006).

Reference Books:

1. Medical Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine by Harry F. Tibbals, CRC Press (Taylor & Francis, ISBN: 13-978-1-

4398-0876-4.

2. Vladimir P.Torchilin, Nanoparticulates as Drug Carriers, , Imperial College Press, North Eastern, University, USA

(2006).

3. David E Reisner, Bionanotechnology, Global Preospects, CRC press (2008).

4. James A. Schwarz, Cristian I. Contescu, Karol Putyera, “Dekker Encyclopedia of nanoscience and

nanotechnology” CRC Press, 2004.

5. Y. Lu, S.C. Chen, “Micro and nano -fabrication of biodegradable polymers for drug delivery” Advanced Drug

Delivery Reviews, 56 (1621 -1633) 2004.


2.Course Name Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Protein Folding L T P

3. Course Code 08130209 4 0 0


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It is one of the core subjects of Biotechnology. It involves understanding of nature, properties, kinetics, types and

mechanisms of enzyme action. It also involves various levels of protein organization, protein folding, protein

evolution, designing of novel protein with desired function and study of disease related proteins.

This course will give an in-depth insight into concepts already introduced in ‘Bionanotechnology’. In addition, it will

give tools to construction of bionanomachines. These include biomolecular structure and stability, protein folding,

self-assembly, self-organization, molecular recognition and flexibility.



1. Introduce students to enzymes and proteins

2. Explain mechanism and kinetics of enzyme action

3. Introduce students to genome and amino acid sequences

4. Explain polypeptide chain and protein conformation

5. Describe secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure of proteins

6. Describe protein functions and classify them accordingly

7. Explain main principles of protein engineering

8. Give an overview of role of proteins in diseases



1. Develop fundamental understanding of Enzymes & Proteins

2. Understand the kinetics and mechanism of enzyme action

3. Understand the levels of protein organization

4. Understand protein folding and protein evolution

5. Understand the designing of novel protein with desired function

6. Understand the involvement of proteins in diseases


Unit-1 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Introduction to enzymes and Kinetics of Enzyme

Action

Introduction to Enzymes: Classification of enzymes. Mechanisms of enzyme action; concept of active site and

energetics of enzyme substrate complex formation; specificity of enzyme action; principles of catalysis – collision

theory; transition state theory; role of entropy in catalysis.

Kinetics of Enzyme Action: Kinetics of single substrate reactions; estimation of Michelis – Menten parameters;

multi substrate reactions- mechanisms and kinetics; turnover number; types of inhibition & models –substrate,

product; Allosteric regulation of enzymes; Monod Changeux, Wyman model; pH and temperature effect on enzymes

& deactivation kinetics

Unit - 2 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Genomics and Proteomics; Chemical Structure &

Activity of Proteins

Genomics & Proteomics: Genome sequences- Introduction, determination of Gene sequences, Determination of

amino acid sequences and protein structures

Chemical Structure & Activity of Proteins: The polypeptide chain and protein conformation, The amino acids,

Protein main chain conformation, Side chain conformation, Stabilization of the native state, Spectroscopic methods of

characterizing proteins in solution, Protein structure determination, Protein-ligand interaction, Catalysis by enzyme,

Conformational change, Control of protein activity, Control of protein function- allosteric regulation

Unit - 3 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Evolution of Protein Structure and Function

Evolution of Protein Structure and Function: Introduction to secondary, tertiary & quaternary structure of proteins;

Classification of protein folding patterns; Structural relationships among homologous proteins; Evolution of globins;

Evolution of DNA-binding domains of dehydrogenases; Evolution of visual pigments and related molecules;

Evolution of new functions in proteins; Classification of protein functions.

Unit - 4 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Protein Engineering, Folding, Prediction, Design &

Proteins with Partners

Protein Engineering, Folding, Prediction, Design & Proteins with Partners: The significance of protein

engineering, Protein folding – including Thermodynamics and kinetics-key concepts; the effect of denaturants on rates

of folding and unfolding: Chevron plots; the molten globule; folding funnels; Protein misfolding and GroEL - GroES

chaperone protein; idea of Protein design; General properties of protein-protein interfaces; Multi-subunit protein;

Protein DNA interactions; Overview of Proteins in Disease.


1. http://www.umass.edu/microbio/rasmol/rasquick.htm

2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Structure/CN3D/cn3d.html

3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Entrez/

4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Entrez/medline.html

5. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/blast/blast.cgi?Jform=0

6. http://www.tigr.org/tdb/tdb.html

7. http://www.expasy.ch/


1. Biochemistry (Fourth Edition) by Geoffrey Zubay

2. T. Palmer, ENZYMES, First Edn., EW Press

3. Arther M. Lesk, Introduction to Protein science: Architecture, Function and Genomics, OXFORD University

Press, Second Edition.

4. Buchholz-Kasche, Biocatalysts and Enzyme Technology, WILEY-VCH, First Ed.

5. W. Aehle, Enzymes in Industry, WILEY-VCH, First Edn

6. Harvey W. Blanch, Douglas S. Clark, “Biochemical Engineering”, Marcel Dekker, Inc

7. James. E. Bailey & David F. Ollis, “Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals”, McGraw-Hill.

8. Wiseman, “Enzyme Biotechnology”, Ellis Horwood Pub.

9. James M. Lee, “Biochemical Engineering”, PHI, USA.

10. Moody PCE, and A J WILKINSON, “Protein Engineering”, IRL Press, Oxford, 1990

11. Creighton TE, Proteins, Freeman WH, Second Edition 1993.

12. Branden C, Tooze R, “Introduction of Protein Structure”, Garland, 1993

Semester-III

Discipline Specific Elective Courses



2. Course

Name

Nano-composite

Science and

Technology

L T P

3. Course

Code

08130301 4 0 0

4. Type of Course

(use tick mark)


5. Pre-

requisite

(if

any)



B.Sc. (Non Medical)

6. Frequency

(use tick

marks)

Even () Odd

()

Either

Sem ()

Every Sem ()




Natural and Synthetic fibre reinforced composites, Thermosetting and thermoplastic matrices, Maximum stress theory,

Carbon tube nanocomposite, Nano-CaCO3 and nano-SiO2 Application of nanocomposite wires, Natural

Nanobiocomposite, Biomimetic Nanocomposites and Biologically Inspired Nanocomposites, Biologically derived

synthetic nanocomposites, Colloid templating, metal matrix nanocomposites, Ceramic matrix nanocomposite, Industrial

applications of nanocomposites.


1. Students will gain some knowledge of the main types of nanocomposite materials and their specific physical and

chemical properties required in applications.

2. To illustrate the application of Carbon tube nanocomposite and bulk ceramic nanocomposite for desired

mechanical properties.

3. To explore the knowledge of Natural Nanobiocomposite, Biomimetic Nanocomposites and Biologically Inspired

Nanocomposites.

4. To provide fundamental understanding of biologically synthesized nanoparticles, metal matrix nanocomposites and

templating techniques viz. lyotropic liquid–crystal templating, liquid-crystal templating of thin films, block-

copolymer templating , colloid templating.

5. Students will be able to learn Industrial applications of nanocomposites.


The students will acquire knowledge of :

1. Basics of Natural and Synthetic fibre reinforced composites.

2. Various properties of thermosetting and thermoplastic matrices such as : role of the interface , type of interfaces ;

characterization of interfaces.

3. Ploymer nanocomposites such as Carbon tube nanocomposite, Clay-polymer nanocomposite, Nano-CaCO3 and

nano-SiO.

4. Biologically synthesized nanoparticles and Biologically Inspired Nanocomposites.

5. Processing of composites: Industrial applications of nanocomposites.


Unit-1 Number of lectures =

13

Title of the unit: Natural and Synthetic fibre reinforced composites

Introduction, natural and synthetic fibre reinforced composites: thermosetting and thermoplastic matrices. Fibre-matrix

interface: role of the interface, type of interfaces; characterization of interfaces. Micromechanics: Behaviour of

composite laminae; density and fibre content ; iso-strain and isostress models; halpin–tsai equation; longitudinal tensile

strength prediction; transverse tensile strength prediction; compression behaviour; hygrothermal behaviour, mechanics

of laminae, transformation of stress and strain; constitutive equations for orthotropic lamina. Failure criteria, Maximum

stress theory: maximum strain theory: tsai –Wu failure criterion.

Unit - 2 Number of lectures =

10

Title of the unit: Polymer nanocomposites

Carbon tube nanocomposite: Clay–polymer nanocomposite: silicate: intercalation and exfoliation ; Nano-CaCO3 and

nano – SiO2 , application of nanocomposite wires, encapsulated composite particles, bulk ceramic nanocomposite for

desired mechanical properties, particle–disperesed magnetic application.


14

Title of the unit: Bio-Nanocomposites: Nanocomposites from and Inspired

by nature

Natural Nanobiocomposite, Biomimetic Nanocomposites and Biologically Inspired Nanocomposites: Natural

nanocomposite materials , biologically synthesized nanoparticles , biologically synthesized nanoparticles , biologically

synthesized nanostructures , biologically derived synthetic nanocomposites , protein –based nanostructure formation ,

DNA-templated nanostructure formation , protein assembly , biological inspired nanocomposites, lyotropic liquid-

crystal templating, liquid-crystal templating of thin films, block-copolymer templating , colloid templating.


15

Title of the unit: Processing of composite and Industrial Applications

Processing of composites: Forging and extrusion of composites – critical issues, dynamic recovery and dynamic

recrystallization, mechanical properties; Induction Heating, Fusion Bonding, Ultrasonic welding, Gas tungsten arc

welding, Gas metal arc welding, Resistance spot & seam welding, Resistance brazing, Resistance spot joining, Resistant

spot brazing, Resistance welding of thermoplasticgraphite composite, Weld bonding, Brazing of MMC. metal matrix

nanocomposites: ceramic matrix nanocomposite, failure stress and strain toughness.

Industrial applications : Civil constructions of structures/pannels, Aerospace industries, Automobile and other surface

transport industries, Packaging industries, House hold and sports components etc.


1. www.nehruelearning.in/images/741/Unit%20-%20IV.pdf

2. www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-14392009000100002

3. https://www.ttu.ee/public/m/Mehaanikateaduskond/.../Lecture14_Nanocomposites.pdf

4. nptel.ac.in/courses/118102003/27


1. P.M. Ajayan , L.S. Schadler , P.V. Braun, Nanocomposite Science and Technology a, Wiley VCH GmbH & Co.

KGA.

2. F. Abdi, M. Garg, Characterization of Nanocomposites, Pan Stanford; 1 edition, Amazon India.

3. Composite materials,K.K. Chawala, 2nd ed.,(1987) Springer-Verlag, New York.

4. Mechanics and Analysis of Composite Materials, V.V. Vasiliev and E.V. Morozov,(2001),Elsevier Science Ltd, The

Boulevard, Langford Lane,Kidlington, Oxford OX5 lGB, UK.

5. Advances in composite materials, G.Piatti (1978) Applied Science Publishers Ltd., London.

http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-14392009000100002

https://www.ttu.ee/public/m/Mehaanikateaduskond/.../Lecture14_Nanocomposites.pdf


2. Course Name Dendrimers L

T P

3. Course Code 08130302 4 0 0

4. Type of Course (use tick mark) Core () DSE() AEC () SEC () OE ()

5. Pre-requisite

(if any)



B.Sc. (Non Medical)

6. Frequency

(use tick marks)


Sem ()

Every

Sem ()




Dendrimers are highly branched, star-shaped macromolecules with nanometer-scale dimensions. Dendrimers are defined

by three components: a central core, an interior dendritic structure (the branches), and an exterior surface with functional

surface groups. This course deals with the varied combination of these components yielding products of different shapes

and sizes with shielded interior cores that are ideal candidates for applications in both biological and materials sciences.

Dendrimer is a smart polymer and as a result of their behavior dendrimers are suitable for a wide range of biomedical

and industrial applications and in medical applications such as drug delivery, tumor therapy, diagnostics etc.


The objectives of this course are to

1. Prepare different types of dendrimers.

2. Improve the efficacy, effectiveness and safety of the drug by targeting them using dendrimers.

3. To prepare sustained/ Prolong delivery of therapeutic agent in targeted drug delivery system

4. Use them as diagnostic reagent for tumor imaging by magnetic resonance imaging and as contrast agent.


Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to

1. Design and identify different types of dendrimers.

2. Explain the different properties of dendrimers.

3. apply the special features of dendrimers in Drug and Gene Delivery.

4. Use them as magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents. ...


Unit-1 Number of lectures = 16 Title of the unit: Synthesis and Properties of dendrimers

Synthesis and Properties of dendrimers: Introduction, Design of dendritic molecules, Synthesis of dendritic molecules:

divergent methods, convergent methods, accelerated approaches, solid support synthesis, Properties of denritic

molecules: chiral dendrimers, catalytically active dendrimers, electrochemically active and conductive dendrimers,

photoresponsive dendrimers, dendrimers as recptor complexation agents, ionic dendrimers, biological active

dendrimers,liquid crystalline dendrimers, self assembled dendrimers, dendrimers magnets, dendritic particles.

Unit – 2 Number of lectures = 16 Title of the unit: Dendrimers for biological applications

Biological active dendritic structure: Glycodendrimers, Peptide Dendrimers, Biocompatibility of dendrimers,

dendrimers for Drug and Gene Delivery: Vaccines, Tissue Engineering, Imaging, , novel non toxic –water soluble

dendrimers : Synthesis, Toxicity Tests, Encapsulation of Rose Bengal, Encapsulation of cortisol, Dendrimer – Drug

Complexes: Cortisol Prodrug, Dendrimer – Prodrug Complexes, Chemical conjugation of drugs, Biological Activity

Tests.

Unit – 3 Number of lectures = 10 Title of the unit: Host – Guest Chemistry of Dendritic

Molecules

Supermolecular host-guest chemistry, dendrimers: A type of supermolecular hosts, dendritic host , dendritic –host –guest

systems.. Dendrimers in Diagnostic : Contrast agents for in vivo diagnostic imaging, pharmacokinetics of extracellular

contrasting agents, polymeric contrast agents, synthesis and characterization of dendrimeric X-ray contrast agents.

Unit – 4 Number of lectures = 10 Title of the unit: Supermolecular Dendrimer Chemistry

Supermolecular Dendrimer Chemistry- A journey through the branched architecture: Introduction, recognition on the

surrface , recognition in branches, recognition at core, supermolecular assemblies. Dendrimers as quantized building

blocks for nano scale synthetic organic chemistry.


1. https://www.slideshare.net/samikshasawant146/dendrimers-and-its-applications

2. http://nptel.ac.in/courses/102103013/module5/lec2/9.html

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oLNA7K-RBk

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty0RkXmAm4U

13. Books/references

1. The Synthesis and Properties of Novel Functional Dendritic Molecules , Tetrahedron Report Number -460,

Tetrahedron 54 (1998), 8543-8660.

2. Designing dedrimers for use in biomedical applications , Hinrike Malda , http:// Alexandria . tue

.nl/extra2/200610304 pdf.

3. Dendrimers as Carriers for Delivery of Chemotherapeutic Agents , Scott H. Medina and Mohamed E.H., Chem .

Rev. 2009, 109 , 3141-3157.

4. Supermolecular Chemistry of Dendrimers , Steven C. Zimmerman, Laurence J Lawless , see Fullpdf.

5. Dendrimers Properties and Applications , Barbara Klajnertand , Maria Bryszewska , Acta Biochemica Polonica ,

Vol-8 , No. 1/2001 , pp 199-208

6. Dendrimers as quantized building blocks for nano scale synthetic organic chemistry, Donald A. Tomalia.fullpdf.

7. Dendrimers II , Architccture , Nanostructure and Supermolecular Chemistry, Fritz Vogtle , Springer –Verlag Berlin

Heidelberg , New York, 2000.


2. Course

Name

Chemical Techniques for

Nanomaterials

Characterization

L

T P

3. Course

Code

08130303 4 0 0

4. Type of Course

(use tick mark)


5. Pre-

requisite

(if any)

B.Sc.(Hons)

Chemistry or

B.Sc.(Hons)

Physics or B.Sc.

(Non Medical)

6. Frequency

(marks)

(use tick


Sem ()

Every Sem ()




Nanomaterials behave differently as size changes from macro to nano. It is essential to characterize physical, structural

and optical properties of a material to label it as a nanomaterial. Various characterization techniques are used to know

the characteristics of the nanomaterials.

Characterization techniques are classified as Chemical characterization and Structural characterization

Characterization and properties will provide an overview of nanostructures throwing light on their unique properties

(mechanical, optical, electromagnetic, chemical, and biological) otherwise not detected.

Understanding the change in crystal structure and defects therein as one goes from bulk to nano length scale will be

utilized to construct structure-mechanism-property-performance maps.T


The objectives of this course are to understand the basic principles, instrumentation and data analysis of

1. Chemical Characterization Techniques-Optical Absorption Spectroscopy – uv-visible, photoluminescence

spectroscopy, FTIR and Raman Spectroscopy

Electron Spectroscopy - Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy

(XPS), Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES), Ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS)

Ionic Spectrometry – Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry (RBS) and Secondary Ion Mass

Spectrometry (SIMS)

2. Structural Characterization Techniques X-ray Diffraction techniques and electron microscopy - Scanning Electron

Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron microscopy(TEM)/High Resolution (HR) TEM with Selected Area

Electron Diffraction (SAED), Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS), Environmental Transmission Electron

Microscopy (ETEM), Scanning Probe Microscopy(SPM)- Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Scanning

Tunneling Microscopy (STM).Dynamic Light Scattering.



1. Understand basic principles, setup, detection of important chemical and structural techniques commonly used in the

characterization of nanomaterials

2. Interpret data obtained from various techniques employed to characterize nanomaterials

3. Identify uses and applications of the various characterization techniques covered in the syllabus


Unit-1 Number of lectures = 14 Title of the unit: Chemical Characterization Techniques- Optical

Spectroscopy and Ionic Spectrometry

Optical Absorption Spectroscopy (OAS)

Basic principles and instrumentation of UV-vis. and Photoluminescence Spectroscopy, and Ellipsometry; Determination

of optical band gap and other optical Parameters; Basic principle of FTIR and Raman Spectroscopy; Brief idea of set up

including source, detector, operating conditions and excitation wavelength choice, Deconvolution of the peaks, analysis

of the spectra based on peak position, FWHM of the vibrational modes, area etc.

Ionic Spectrometry

Basics principles and instrumentation of Ionic spectrometry; Ionic mobility; Ionization; Brief idea of setup including

analyzers (drift tube, low pressure drift tube, travelling wave, trapped ion mobility spectrometry, high field asymmetric

waveform ion mobility spectrometry, differential mobility analyzer), drift gas, detector, combined methods (Gas

chromatography, Liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry). Basic principles and instrumentation of Rutherford

Backscattering Spectrometry (RBS) and Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS).

Unit - 2 Number of lectures = 12 Title of the unit: Chemical Characterization – Electron Spectroscopy

Electron Spectroscopy: Basic principles of various types of electron spectroscopy - Energy Dispersive X-ray

Spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES), Ultraviolet

photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS); uses and capabilities; basic physics and surface sensitivity; chemical states and

shifts; electronic transitions; routine limits (accuracy and precision, analysis time, detection limits, measured area,

sample size limits); materials routinely analyzed; detectors; analysis details; data processing.

Unit - 3 Number of lectures = 14 Title of the unit: Structural Characterization Techniques

X-ray Diffraction Technique

Brief review of crystal structure, x-ray diffraction methods, modern x-ray diffractometer, indexing of x-ray diffraction

peaks, Rietvield Refinement, Crystallite size and strain measurement in nano-materials.

Electron Microscopy

Basic principles of Electron microscopy- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron

microscopy(TEM)/High Resolution (HR) TEM with Selected Area Electron Diffraction (SAED), Small Angle X-ray

Scattering (SAXS); Brief idea of set up; Sample preparation; imaging modes bright field imaging; dark field imaging;

Selected area electron diffraction etc.

Unit – 4 Number of lectures = 12 Title of the unit: Structural Characterization Techniques

Electron Microscopy (contd.)

Basic principles of Electron microscopy- Environmental Transmission Electron Microscopy (ETEM), Scanning Probe

Microscopy(SPM)- Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM); Brief idea of set up;

Sample preparation; imaging modes bright field imaging; dark field imaging; Selected area electron diffraction etc,

Dynamic light Scattering

Basic principles; setup; multiple scattering; data analysis (introduction, cumulant method, CONTIN algorithm,

maximum entropy method); scattering of non-spherical particles; applications.





4. http://home.iitk.ac.in/~anandh/MSE694/courseMSE694/Introduction_to_Nanomaterials-3.pdf


1. B.D. Cullity, Elements of X-ray diffraction, Addison Wesley, 1977.

2. Nanostructures and Nanomaterials: Characterization and Properties, IIT Kanpur Course, Prof. Kantesh Balani.

3. C. Richard Brundle Charles A. Evans, Jr. Shaun Wilson, Encyclopedia of Materials Characterization Butterworth-

Heinemann, 1992.

4. Zhong Lin Wang, Characterization of Nanophase Materials, Wiley-VCH, Verlag GmbH, Germany (2004).

5. Zhong Lin Wang, Hand Book of Nanophase & Nanostructured materials (Vol. I&II), Springer, 2002.

6. Nano-material Characterization: An Introduction, Ratna Tantra, Wiley

7. Andrew R. Barron (Ed.), Physical Methods in Inorganic and Nano Chemistry

8. T. Pradeep, Nano - The Essentials, (McGraw-Hill Education,2007)

9. G. Cao, Nanostructures and nanomaterials: Synthesis, properties and applications, (Imperial College Press,2004)

Bardhan, A. Shetty, A. Mahodaya, P. Dixena, M. Pramod, R. Ramachandran,


2. Course Name Carbon nanomaterials and nanotechnology L T P

3. Course Code 08130304 4 0 0


5. Pre-requisite

(if any)



B.Sc. (Non Medical)

6. Frequency

(use tick (marks)


Sem ()

Every

Sem ()




This course includes introduction of Carbon Nano Structures and Applications, Carbon Nanotubes, properties and

applications of Graphene, Carbon Nanoparticles and Nano diamond


Objectives of this course are to:

1. Make the students aware of the carbon nanomaterials.

2. Give students the skills of the nanotechnology.


At the end of the course, students will :

1. Have the knowledge of structures, mechanism of formation of carbon nano structures including fullerene, CNT,

carbon nanoparticles and their applications in solar cells, medicine and superconductors.

2. Acquired the skills of formation of carbon nano structures.


Unit-1 Number of lectures = 14 Title of the unit: Introduction of Carbon Nano Structures

and Applications

Introduction to carbon, structure and bonding in graphite and diamond and related materials, carbon in different

dimensions, chemistry of carbon, Nobel works on carbon nanostructures. Fullerenes, structure and reactivity of fullerenes,

preparation of fullerenes and Functionalization of fullerenes, chemistry of fullerenes, physical properties of fullerenes,

Applications – solar cells, medicine, superconductors

Unit – 2 Number of lectures = 12 Title of the unit: Carbon Nanotubes

CNT – CNT formation mechanism, Electronic properties of SWNT, DWNT, MWNTs, CNT growth techniques,

Microscopic studies of CNTS, Spectroscopic properties of CNTs , other properties (Ambipolar electrical conduction,

magnetic, magnetoresistance, mechanical, thermal), Nanocomposites of CNTs, Applications, CNT electtronicsFET, Field

emission, Sensors, Hydrogen storage, DNA detection, Drug delivery

Unit – 3 Number of lectures = 14 Title of the unit: Graphene and its Applications

Graphene, Electronic properties of graphene, Diarc fermions in graphene, Anamolous Quantum Hall Effect, Ambipolar

conductivity, optical, mechanical properties of graphene, Experimental detection of number of layers, Preparation of

graphene : Micromechanical, chemical methods, physical methods, Functionalization, Applications (solar cells, DSSC,

touch screen, sensors)

Unit – 4 Number of lectures = 12 Title of the unit: Carbon Nanoparticles and Nanodiamond

Carbon onions and carbon nanoparticles : preparation, functionalization, reactivity, properties and applications.

Nanodiamond and Diamond like carbon: Structure, synthesis, Surface structures, reactivities of nanodiamond, Phase

diagram of DLC, Effects on properties with DLC composition, device applications.


1. https://www.intechopen.com/books/polymer-science/the-properties-and-application-of-carbon-nanostructures

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EKqNBvz4cA

3. http://nptel.ac.in/courses/103103026/42



1. Carbon Nanomaterials, Challa S. S. R. Kumar (Editor),ISBN: 978-3-527-32169-8, 482 pages, Wiley, Vol-9.


2. Course

Name

Nano-Chemistry Lab III L T P

3. Course

Code

08130305 0 0 8

4. Type of Course

(use tick mark)


5. Pre

requisite

(if

any)



B.Sc. (Non Medical)

6. Frequency

(use tick

marks)

Even

()

Odd () Either

Sem ()

Every Sem ()




Nanochemistry lab has been designed to introduce the students to the emerging field of nanochemistry through some

carefully chosen experiments that collectively illustrate the practice of synthesizing, organizing, visualizing,

measuring & utilizing a range of Nanomaterials. The goal being to emphasize the bottom up building block

philosophy for making Nanomaterials using the methods of chemical synthesis. The students will also discover the

impact of surface structure & composition, surface charge, hydrophilicity /hydrophobicity & functional groups &

how these properties control the interaction between building blocks.



1. Synthesize a variety of nanoparticles under different conditions and characterize them

2. Synthesize dendrimers and characterize them

3. Explain the working principle of various characterization techniques used



1. Synthesize a variety of nanoparticles by multiple methods and characterize them

2. Explain the working principle of presented characterization methods; analyze and evaluate results of these

methods, and design characterization experiments

3. Understand how organic reactions occur at a surface or interface and how these reactions operate differently at a

surface compared to in bulk solution

4. Perform experiments related to polymer and dendrimer synthesis, and investigate the formed structures using

various experimental techniques


1. Synthesis of Nanoferroelectric materials.

2. Synthesis of Ag and Au nanoparticles and their characterizations

3. Preparation of colloidal Silver (Ag) nanoparticles with trisodium citrate and their characterization by UV-Vis

spectroscopy.

4. Preparation of metal oxide nanoparticles by microemulsion technique. Characterization of prepared metal oxide

nanoparticles by XRD and determination of their size by Scherrer’s Equation.

5. Synthesis of at least two different sizes of Nickel Oxide Nano Particles using Sol-Gel Method

6. Synthesis of at least two different sizes of Copper Oxide Nano Particles using Sol-Gel Method

7. Synthesis of at least two different sizes of Zinc Oxide Nano Particles using Sol-Gel Method

8. Preparation of dendrimers by ‘click’ reactions and their characterization with advanced techniques

9. Synthesis of PAMAM dendrimer by divergent method

10. Synthesis of PAMAMOS dendrimer by divergent and convergent method.






5. Elements of X –ray Diffraction, B. D. Cullity

6. Physical Principles of Electron Microscopy: An Introduction to TEM, SEM, and AEM - Ray F. Egerton

7. Thermal Analysis of Materials, Robert F Speyer, New York.

Semester-III




2. Course

Name

Thin Film Technology L T P

3. Course

Code

08130306 4 0 0


5. Pre-

requisite

(if any)

6. Frequency

(use tick

marks)


Sem ()

Every Sem ()




The course describes; Introduction to thin film, Vacuum Science & Technology, Thin Film Deposition Techniques and

Modification of surfaces and films



1. To discuss the basic concepts of thin film, Thermodynamics of the materials and thin film morphology

2. To explain various aspects of chamber design from thin film growth perspectives

3. To demonstrate various thin film deposition techniques and how the surface is modified and thin film deposition


After going through this course, the student will be able to;

1. Apply basic concepts of thin film and thermodynamics of the materials in thin film depositions

2. Use various thin film deposition technology in laboratory environment

3. Use Laser and ion beams for modification of surfaces.


Unit - 1 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Introduction to thin film

Introduction to thin films, Technology as a drive and vice versa; Structure, defects, thermodynamics of

materials,mechanical kinetics and nucleation; grain growth and thin film morphology;

Unit - 2 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Vacuum Science & Technology

Basics of Vacuum Science and Technology, Kinetic theory of gases; gas transport and pumping; vacuum pumps and

systems; vacuum gauges; oil free pumping; aspects of chamber design from thin film growth perspectives

Unit - 3 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Thin Film Deposition Techniques

THIN FILM DEPOSITION TECHNIQUES: various Thin film growth techniques with examples and limitations;

Spin and dip coating; Langmuir Blodgett technique; Metal organic chemical vapor deposition; Electron Beam

Deposition; Pulsed Laser deposition; DC, RF and Reactive Sputtering; Molecular beam epitaxy

Unit - 4 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Modification of surfaces and films

MODIFICATION OF SURFACES AND FILMS :Characterization of Thin films and surfaces; Laser and their

Interactions with Surfaces – Laser modification effects and applications – Laser sources and Laser scanning methods -

Thermal analysis of Laser annealing - Laser surface alloying - Ion implantation effects in solids – Energy loss and

structural modification – compositional modification - Ion beam modification phenomena and applications


1. https://www.tno.nl/en/focus-areas/industry/expertise-groups/thin-film-technology/

2. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/presentation/839a/4f89c7c2a763ab17119318e85fc5b321e505.pdf

3. www.oxford-vacuum.com/background/thin_film.htm


1. Materials Science of Thin Films Deposition and Structure, Milton Ohring.

2. Thin Film Solar Cells, Chopra and Das

3. Thin Film Deposition: Principles and Practice, Donald Smith.

4. Handbook of Thin Film Deposition (Materials and Processing Technology), Krishna Seshan.

5. Handbook of Physical Vapor Deposition, D. M. Mattox.

https://www.tno.nl/en/focus-areas/industry/expertise-groups/thin-film-technology/

https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/presentation/839a/4f89c7c2a763ab17119318e85fc5b321e505.pdf

http://www.oxford-vacuum.com/background/thin_film.htm


2. Course

Name

Semiconductor

Nanostructures and

Devices

L T P

3. Course

Code

08130307 4 0 0


5. Pre-

requisit

e

(if any)

Condensed Matter Physics

and Quantum Mechanics

at UG Level

6. Frequency

(use tick

marks)


Sem ()

Every

Sem ()




This course describes; Basics of fabrication of semiconductor & microelectronic devices, Band Gap and Transport,

Quantum Nano Structures - Fabrication and Integration, Properties and Usage


The student will learn and understand about:

1. Fabrication of various semiconductor and microelectronics devices

2. Fabrication & integration of quantum Nano- structures and their applications in different fields


The student will be able to explain and demonstrate:

1. Fabrication process involved in semiconductor and microelectronics Nano-devices

2. How the quantum Nano structures are fabricated and make application oriented.


Unit - 1 Number of lectures = 12 Title of the unit: Basics of fabrication of semiconductors &

microelectronic devices

Basics of semiconductors, microelectronic devices and technology, silicon technology, processing of III-V

semiconductors, semiconductor nanoparticles synthesis, cluster compounds, quantum dots using Molecular Bean

Epitaxy (MBE), Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD)

Unit - 2 Number of lectures = 16 Title of the unit: Band Gap and Transport

Semiconducting nanoparticles, size dependent physical properties, band-gap variations-quantum confinement,

Fundamentals of carrier transport in quantum structures, electrical transport properties in semiconductors

nanostructures, temperature effects, resonating tunneling diodes, structure and operation of Metal Oxide Semiconductor

(MOS)

Unit - 3 Number of lectures = 14 Title of the unit: Quantum Nano Structures - Fabrication and

Integration

Small dimension effects, Nanoscale MOSFET transistors, LED and solar cells, Doping nano particles Semiconductor

nanowires, fabrication and integration, quantum conductance effects in semiconductors, porous silicon, nanobelts,

nanoribbons, nanosprings

Unit - 4 Number of lectures = 14 Title of the unit: Properties and Usage

Single electron tunneling, superconducting single electron transistor, implementation of single electron transistors,

applications of single electron transistors, other relevant current topics


1. www.aspbs.com/seminano.html

2. https://www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/.../semiconductor-materials-devices-nanostructures


1. Semiconductor Nanostructures for Optoelectronic Devices, Processing, Characterization and Applications, Editors:

Yi, Gyu-Chul (Ed.)

2. Handbook Of Semiconductor Nanostructures And Nanodevices: 37991 Hardcover – 31 Oct 2005, by Alexander A.

Balandin (Author), Kang L. Wang

3. Advances in Semiconductor Nanostructures: Growth, Characterization ... edited by Alexander V. Latyshev,

Anatoliy V. Dvurechenskii, Alexander L. Aseev

http://www.aspbs.com/seminano.html

https://www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/.../semiconductor-materials-devices-nanostructures

http://www.amazon.in/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&field-author=Alexander+A.+Balandin&search-alias=stripbooks

http://www.amazon.in/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&field-author=Alexander+A.+Balandin&search-alias=stripbooks

http://www.amazon.in/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_2?ie=UTF8&field-author=Kang+L.+Wang&search-alias=stripbooks


2. Course Name Nanostructures materials

for energy conversion

and storage

L T P

3. Course Code 08130308 4 0 0


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(if any)

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The course describes; Synthesis and preparation of Nano-materials, Energy conversion process and plastic/flexible

solar cell, detail study of fuel cells



1. To learn about synthesis and preparation of Nano-materials

2. To understand, the energy conversion process and related devices

3. To learn about the fabrication and functioning of fuel cells



1. Demonstrate, how the Nano-materials are synthesis and prepared

2. Use these nanomaterial devices for energy conversion such as solar cell, fuel cells etc.


Unit - 1 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Synthesis and preparation of Nanomaterials

Synthesis and preparation of Nanomaterials: Synthesis of bulk nanostructured materials – Sol Gel processing- bulk

and nano composite materials – Grinding – high energy ball milling – injection moulding – extrusion – melt quenching

and annealing.

Unit – 2 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Energy conversion process

Energy conversion process. Introduction to Semiconductor physics, Conducting and semiconducting materials,

Semiconductor nanostructures, Electronic structure and physical process, material aspect of solar cells, Thin film solar

cells, Solar cell characteristics and characterization techniques.Nano-, micro-, and poly crystalline and amorphous Si

for solar cells, Si deposition techniques.

Unit - 3 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Plastic/Flexible solar cell

Plastic/flexible solar cells: Organic solar cells, Polymer composites for solar cells, p-n junction, Device fabrication

and characterization, Nanomaterials for solar cells, Dye-sensitized solar cells, Organic-inorganic hybrid solar cells,

Current status and future prospects.

Unit - 4 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Fuel cell

Fuel Cells: Polymer membranes for fuel cells, Acid/ alkaline fuel cells, design of fuel cells, Carbon Nanotubes for

energy storage, Hydrogen Storage in Carbon Nanotubes, Use of nanoscale catalysts to save energy and increase the

industrial productivity.


1. https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/nanostructures-energy-conversion

2. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/310575727_Nanostructured_energy_materials_for_electrochemical_ener

gy_conversion_and_storage_A_review

3. http://dns2.asia.edu.tw/~ysho/YSHO-

English/1000%20China%20(Independent)/PDF/Adv%20Mat20,%202878.pdf


1. Solar cells: Operating principles, technology and system applications by Martin A Green,Prentice Hall Inc,

Englewood Cliffs, NJ, USA, 1981.

2. Semiconductor for solar cells, H J Moller, Artech House Inc, MA, USA, 1993.

3. Solis state electronic device, Ben G Streetman, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd., New Delhi 1995.

4. Organic Photovoltaics – Materials, Device Physics and Manufacturing Technologies, (eds. C. Brabec, V.

Dyakonov, U. Scherf), 2nd Ed., Wiley-VCH, Germany, 2014.

5. Hand book of Batteries and fuel cells, Linden, McGraw Hill, 1984.

https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/nanostructures-energy-conversion

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/310575727_Nanostructured_energy_materials_for_electrochemical_energy_conversion_and_storage_A_review

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/310575727_Nanostructured_energy_materials_for_electrochemical_energy_conversion_and_storage_A_review

http://dns2.asia.edu.tw/~ysho/YSHO-English/1000%20China%20(Independent)/PDF/Adv%20Mat20,%202878.pdf

http://dns2.asia.edu.tw/~ysho/YSHO-English/1000%20China%20(Independent)/PDF/Adv%20Mat20,%202878.pdf


2. Course Name Low Dimension

Physics L T P

3. Course Code 08130309 4 0 0


5. Pre-requisite

(if any)

Condensed Matter

Physics and Quantum

Mechanics at UG

Level

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tick marks)


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This course will cover the fundamental solid state physics necessary to understand and design modern electronic and

optical devices based on Nano-scale materials, non-equilibrium behavior of semiconductors, the dielectric function and

optical properties of semiconductors. This will include the dielectric properties of the free electron gas.


This course is expected to help the student:

1. To learn some important physical phenomena associated with motion of electrons in low dimensional quantum

hetero-structures

2. To understand about dielectric functions and optical properties



1. Apply the concepts of solid state physics in designing the modern electronics and optical devices

2. Demonstrate, the non–equilibrium behavior of semiconductors anf their optical properties


Unit - 1 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Introduction to low dimensional quantum structures

Electronic band structure: calculation E(k) for real materials, study of “spaghetti diagrams”, Crystal symmetries and

momentum-space, Density of states calculations, Bulk materials, heterostructures, and nanostructures, Si, GaAs ,quantum

wells, nanowires, carbon nanotubes, graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs)

Unit - 2 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Effective Mass, Carrier & Fermi Energy

Effective mass tensors in low dimensions Quantum Wells, Nanowires Doping and carrier statistics, Calculating Fermi

energies without the Maxwell-Boltzmann approximation

Unit - 3 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Electron transport (Boltzmann equation)

Boltzmann Transport Equation (diffusive transport), Landauer Transport Equation (ballistic transport), Calculating

electron transport in electric fields, magnetic fields, and temperature gradients (i.e., thermoelectric transport), A detailed

review of scatting mechanisms

Unit - 4 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Dielectric function and optical properties

Phonons and lattice dynamics ,The dynamical matrix method, Calculating phonon dispersion relations ,Dielectric

function and optical properties,The dielectric function and optical absorption,Excitons and plasmonics, Raman scattering

and photoluminescence


1. https://www.physics.harvard.edu/uploads/files/Newsletter_Fall_2015.pdf

2. http://www.ftf.lth.se/education/quick-links-to-course-pages/fffn35-physics-of-low-dimensional-structures-and-

quantum-devices/


1. Solid State Physics, by Souza-Filho, Cronin and Dresselhaus

2. Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes, by Saito and Dresselhaus

https://www.physics.harvard.edu/uploads/files/Newsletter_Fall_2015.pdf

http://www.ftf.lth.se/education/quick-links-to-course-pages/fffn35-physics-of-low-dimensional-structures-and-quantum-devices/

http://www.ftf.lth.se/education/quick-links-to-course-pages/fffn35-physics-of-low-dimensional-structures-and-quantum-devices/


2. Course Name Nano-Physics Lab III L T P

3. Course Code 08130310

0 0 8

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5. Pre requisite

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B.Sc. (Non Medical)

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Nanophysics lab has been designed to introduce the students to the emerging field of nanophysics through some

carefully chosen experiments that collectively illustrate the practice of organizing, visualizing, measuring & utilizing

a range of Nanomaterials. The goal being to emphasize the bottom up building block philosophy for making

Nanomaterials using different methods.



1. Explain the working principle of various characterization techniques used

2. Describe the use of physical concepts in Nanomaterials study



1. Demonstrate different characterization techniques.

2. Use biological sources for the synthesis of nanoparticles.


1. Preparation of colloidal Silver (Ag) nanoparticles with trisodium citrate and their characterization by UV-Vis

spectroscopy.

2. Preparation of metal oxide nanoparticles by microemulsion technique. Characterization of prepared metal oxide

nanoparticles by XRD and determination of their size by Scherrer’s Equation.

3. Synthesis of CdSe-CdS core shell quantum dot by hot injection method

4. Synthesis of CdSe-ZnO core shell quantum dot by hot injection method

5. Electro deposition of MnO2 by otentio dynamic method.

6. Nano coating by Dc sputtering.

7. Electrochemical quartz crystal micro balnce study of MnO2.

8. Simulation of blastic transport in CNT – FET

9. Preparation of nano particles using biological sources.

10. Estimation of antifungal activity of metal nano particles.





Semester-IV



1. Name of the Department : Chemistry

2. Course

Name

Organic and Inorganic Nanomaterials

L T P

3. Course

Code

08130401 4 0 0


5. Pre-requisite

(if any)


or


B.Sc. (Non Medical)

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Nanostructure magnetism, Nanomagnetic materials, Semiconduction quantum dots, Concept of phonon, Thermal

conductivity specific heat, One dimensional and composite thermoelectric materials and Applications, Structure

Properties of Polymeric Nanomaterials and Applications, Applications of Organic and Inorganic Nanomaterials in

biotechnology, Nanocarriers as Nanomedicines.


1. Students will gain some knowledge of magnetic and thermoelectric properties of nanomaterials

2. To give information about Structure and Properties of Polymeric Nanomaterials

3. To explore the application of Organic and Inorganic Nanomaterials in :

Biomedical Sensing, In Vitro Sensing, Nucleic Acid Delivery and Immunoassays and Nanocarriers as

Nanomedicines.


The students will acquire knowledge of :

1. Magnetic and Thermoelectric properties of nanomaterials.

2. Structure, Properties of Polymeric Nanomaterials and their Applications

3. Applications of Inorganic Nanoparticles for Biotechnology

4. Applications of Organic Nanoparticles in Nucleic Acid Delivery, Immunoassays

5. Concept of nanomedicine.


Unit-1 Number of lectures = 12 Title of the unit: Nanostructured Magnetism

Nanostructure magnetism, Effect of Bulk nanostructuring of magnetic property, Giant and colossal magnetic

resistance, Nanomagnetic materials, Paramagnetism in metallic nanoparticles, Semiconduction quantum dots.

Unit - 2 Number of lectures = 11 Title of the unit: Thermoelectric Materials

Concept of phonon, Thermal conductivity specific heat, exothermic and endothermic processes, Different types of

thermoelectric materials, Bulk properties, One dimensional and composite thermoelectric materials and

Applications.

Unit - 3 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Structure, Properties of Polymeric

Nanomaterials and Applications

Structure-property relationship, stress-strain behaviour, crystalline melting point, effect of chain flexibility and

other steric factors, entropy and heat of fusion, glass transition temperature, relationship between Tm and Tg.

Effect of molecular weight, property requirements and its utilization. Synthetic procedure commercial polymers,

Fire retarding and biomedical polymers.

Unit - 4 Number of lectures = 16 Title of the unit: Applications of Organic and Inorganic

Nanomaterials

Applications of Inorganic Nanoparticles: Applications of Inorganic Nanoparticles for Biotechnology :

application of Magnetic Nanoparticles in Biomedical Sensing, Gold nanoparticles, Quantum Dots for In Vitro

Sensing & Nanotubes, Investigating Nanoparticle Internalization Patterns by Quantitative Correlation Analysis of

Microscopy Imaging Data,

Applications of Organic Nanoparticles: Use of Nanoparticles in Nucleic Acid Delivery, Immunoassays,

Nanoparticles and the Fundamental Study of Cell Adhesion Mechanisms. Nanocarriers as Nanomedicines: Design

Concepts and Recent Advances.


1. nptel.ac.in/courses/118104008/

2. www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/12/6/3888/pdf

3. https://www.nanoshel.com/organic-and-inorganic-nanoparticles


1. Semiconductor for solar cells, H J Moller, Artech House Inc, MA, USA, 1993.

2. Solid state electronic device, Ben G Streetman, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd., New Delhi 1995.

3. Organic Photovoltaics – Materials, Device Physics and Manufacturing Technologies, (eds. C. Brabec, V.

Dyakonov, U. Scherf), 2nd Ed., Wiley-VCH, Germany, 2014.

4. Text Book of Polymer Science, F.W. Billmeyer Jr, Wiley.

5. Polymer Science, V.R. Gowariker, N.V. Viswanathan and J. Sreedhar, Wiley-Eastern.

6. J.M.de la Fuente, Nanobiotechnology: Inorganic Nanoparticles vs Organic Nanoparticles, Richard E. Palmer,

Elsevier Publishing House Ltd.


2. Course Name Nanomaterials for energy

conversion devices L T P

3. Course Code 08130402 4 0 0


5. Pre-requisite

(if any)



B.Sc. (Non Medical)

6. Frequency

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This course is designed for students in the field of energy conversion devices to acquire quality knowledge in

Nanotechnology. This course provides sound knowledge of nanomaterials. Its use varied, ranging from traditional

device physics, to molecular self assembly, to improving new substances with dimensions on the nanoscale.



1. Provide the students with knowledge and the basic understanding of nanomaterials.

2. Introduce students to different energy conversion devices.

3. Study the nano based lithium ion batteries.

4. Study the nano based fuel cell electrodes.



1. Understand the need to increase Nanotechnology awareness

2. Understand the basic need of Nanotechnology

3. Know the processing of some nanoprticles

4. Know the application of nano based lithium ion batteries and fuel cell electrodes.


Unit-1 Number of lectures = 14 Title of the unit:Enery Conversion Devices

Introduction to clean energy conversion devices, solar cells, DSSC, PEC, Fuel cells, Double layer capacitors, Batteries.

Semiconductor nanostructures (SCNS) as electrode materials: Preparation of some important SCNS, size effects on

bandgap engineering, Photophysics of inorganic nanostructures, Excitons in nanostructures, energy level alignment in

semiconductor/electrolyte interface.2.. Nanostructured materials for photovoltaics, Introduction, Nanowires

heterostructures,core-shell structures, Plasmonic nanostructures for better photovoltaics

Unit – 2 Number of lectures = 14 Title of the unit: Photoelectrochemical Cells

Photoelectrochemical cells: Basics of photoElectrochemical cell, DSSC – cell structures, tandem DSSC-Photovolatic

cells, PEC – Generation of solar fuels using nanomaterials, Photolysis vs PEC, PEC for hydrogen generation and

carbon dioxide reduction, Advantages of nanophotoelectrodes, materials and fabrication methods.

Unit – 3 Number of lectures = 12 Title of the unit: Nano materials – Lithium ion battries

Nanostructured electrode materials for Li-ion batteries, Basics of Li-ion batteries, Lithium ion transport in

nanostructures, Cathode, anode materials, issues related to capacity and long term performance, high capacity

nanomaterials.

Unit – 4 Number of lectures = 12 Title of the unit: Nano materials - Fuel cell electrodes

Nanostructured materials for fuel cell electrodes, nanoelectrocatalysis micro/nano fuel cell, nanomaterials-microbial

fuel cell. Electrochemical double layer capactiors : EDL - Supercapacitors, Ultrasupercapacitors, Nanosized electrode

materials.


1. http://www.cein.ucla.edu/new/file_uploads/chapter06.pdf

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK9i1F4fOik

3. https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/nanostructures-energy-conversion


1. Nanostructured Materials for Solar Energy Conversion Hardcover – 25 Jan 2007 , by Tetsuo Soga

2. Nanostructured Materials for Solar Energy Conversion, Save Title to My Knovel

3. Materials for energy conversion devices , Charles C. Sorrell, Sunao Sugihara, Janusz Nowotny.

http://en.bookfi.net/g/Charles%20C.%20Sorrell

http://en.bookfi.net/g/%20Sunao%20Sugihara

http://en.bookfi.net/g/%20Janusz%20Nowotny


2. Course Name Principles and applications of self-

assembling biological materials L T P

3. Course Code 08130403 4 0 0

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or B.Sc. (Non

Medical)

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This course, intended for both graduate and upper level undergraduate students, will focus on understanding of the basic

molecular principles of biological materials governing their structure and function. The long-term goal of this course is to

teach molecular design of new biological materials for a broad range of applications by harnessing these unique properties

of biomolecules. The topics that are to be covered are: Self assembly in biological systems, Organic & Inorganic Templates

in Biological Systems, Biogenic nanoparticles, Stealth nanoparticles, Smart Nanosystems, Targeted nano delivery systems –

The Trojan horse concept, and Stem cells & Nanotechnology-Stimulating tissue regeneration.



1. Introduce students to principles of self assembly- types, forces responsible for, bonding interactions, factors that affect

self-assembly etc.

2. Explain the importance of self-assembly in nanomaterials

3. Explain the Langmuir-Blodgett technique

4. Explain self-assembly of proteins, oligonucleotides and lipids and their respective applications

5. Describe biomineralization as naturally available organic and inorganic templates in biological systems

6. Introduce biogenic particles and stealth nanoparticles

7. Familiarize students with some applications of self-assembling biological materials, e.g., in gene delivery, in targeted

nano delivery systems and in stimulating tissue regeneration.



1. Understand basic principles of self-assembly and its importance in nanomaterials

2. Understand self-assembly of proteins, oligonucleotides and lipids

3. Understand naturally available templates in biological systems

4. Understand important applications of self-assembling biological materials


Unit-1 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Principles of Self Assembly

Basics of self-assembly with natural examples; forces responsible for self-assembly; non bonding interactions with

examples; types of self-assembly; common factors that affects self-assembly; the packing factor in self-assembly; variation

of the shape of the assembly with packing factor.

Importance of self-assembly in nanomaterials; Examples of template based self-assembly; Programming a self-assembly

with examples; Convective assembly and capillary assembly; Importance of temperature for capillary assembly.

Langmuir-Blodgett technique; different types of molecular deposition on hydrophobic surface; Different molecular

arrangement at air-water interface at different surface pressure; Importance of surface energy change in nanoparticle

assembly at liquid-liquid interface; Dependence on the interfacial tensions; Smaller nanoparticles form less stable assembly

at liquid-liquid interface; The net enthalpy change in SAM formation at liquid-solid interface.

Unit - 2 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Self Assembly of Proteins, Oligonucleotides and

Lipids

Self-assembly of proteins and its applications; classes of self-assembling peptides; introduction to DNA technology; various

self-assembled structures of oligonucleotides; different types of active oligonucleotide structures; applications of self-

assembled DNA nanostructures; introduction to lipids; various self-assembled lipid structures.

Unit - 3 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Organic and Inorganic templates in biological

systems

Introduction to biomineralization; different types of biomineralization; introduction to biogenic particles; synthesis of

biogenic particles; applications of biogenic particles; introduction to stealth nanoparticles; immune recognition pathways;

strategies to impart stealth characteristics to nanocarriers.

Unit - 4 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Applications of self-assembling biological materials

Challenges in gene delivery; adenoviral mediated gene delivery; different types of nanoparticles for gene delivery;

applications of viral nanoparticles; introduction to smart drug delivery system; various types of smart delivery system;

different types of chemo-responsive systems; other responsive systems; redox, field and ultrasound responsive systems;

various patterning techniques involved in the fabrication of responsive systems; introduction to targeting and targeting

strategies; active targeting and challenges faced; physical and chemical targeting; ultrasound based targeting; introduction

to stem cells; tissue engineering triad; influence of nanotopography; influence of nanomechanics and nanochemistry.


1. https://gmwgroup.harvard.edu/pubs/pdf/936.pdf

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yslBnoOfbgI

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaN0fcAVjSs

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgwpVGWL6dQ




1. Self-assembling Biomaterials- Molecular Design, Characterization and Application in Biology and Medicine, 1st

Edition, Editors: Helena S. Azevedo Riccardo M. P. da Silva, Woodhead Publishing.

2. Molecular self-assembly: Advances and Applications, 1st Edition by Alex D. Q. Li.

3. Plenty of Room for Biology at the Bottom, An Introduction to Bionanotechnology by Ehud Gazit (Tel Aviv University,

Israel).

4. Self-assembled nanostructures by Jin Zhang, Zhong-lin Wang, Jun Liu, Shaowei Chen, Gang-yu Liu

5. Self-assembly and nanostructured materials by George M. Whitesides, Jennah K. Kriebel, And Brian T. Mayers

6. Nanobiotechnology: Concepts, applications and perpectives, Christof M. Niemeyer, Chad A. Mirkin , Wiley

Interscience (2004).

7. Encyclopaedia of Nanoscience & Technology, Edited by H.S. Nalwa, American Scientific Publishers (2005).

8. Bionanotechnology: Lessons from Nature, David Goodsell, John Wiley & Sons (2004)

1. Name of the Department: Physics & Chemistry

2. Course Name Nano-Chemistry Lab IV L T P

3. Course Code 08130404 0 0 8

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B.Sc. (Non Medical)

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This course will provide to students the practical experience of synthesis of nanoparticles and nanomaterial

derivatives and the techniques of their characterization. They will also gain the experience of nanomaterial

composite formation. Students will use the examples of research in chemical science and other fields.



1. To familiarize the students with novel synthetic methods of nano particles.

2. To develop synthetic skills in students

3. Introduce students to the syntheses and characterization of a variety of nanoparticles.



1. Devise and conduct experiments in the laboratory in an environmentally friendly way, e.g., by minimizing

use of harmful solvents, minimizing toxic wastes etc.

2. Synthesize a variety of nanoparticles by multiple methods and characterize them.


1. Synthesis of nanomaterial composites.

2. Synthesis of Fullerene derivatives e.g. functionalization of Fullerene C60

3. Synthesis of silica nanocrystals

4. Synthesis and band gap studies of CdS nanoparticles

5. Preparation of Super Hydrophobic Surfaces

6. To learn about liquid crystals- Nanoscale and Macro scale behavior, Phase transitions.

7. To create a liquid crystal thermometer

8. Characterization of colloidal AgNPs concentration by UV-VIS.

9. Purification of Water using nano particles.

10. Synthesis and characterization of PLGA nano particles.






5. Liquid cryatals through experiments by Mojca Cepic.

Semester-IV




2. Course Name Nano-Photonics L T P

3. Course Code 08130406 4 0 0


5. Pre-requisite

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6. Frequency

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The course describes; Nano-scale optical interaction, photons and electrons, organic and Inorganic

Semiconductors & quantum confined structures, basic features of Plasmonics & Photonic crystals



1. To learn Nano-scale optical interactions

2. To understand the Quantum confined structures for organic and inorganic semiconductors

3. To learn basic features of Plasmonics & Photonics crystals


After going through this course, the student will be able to:

1. Successfully explain, the confinement of photon and electrons and Nano-scale optical interaction

2. Explain Optical and non-linear properties of inorganic semiconductors and organic quantum confinement

3. Demonstrate the fabrication of the photonic crystal laser fabrication ,and photonic crystal fiber etc.

4. Explain the near field optics


Unit - 1 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Photons & electrons –Nano-scale optical

interaction

Photons and electrons: similarities and differences, free space propagation. Confinement of photons and

electrons. Propagation through a classically forbidden zone: tunneling. Localization under a periodic potential:

Band gap. Cooperative effects for photons and electrons. Nano-scale optical interactions, axial and lateral

nano-scopiclocalization. Nano-scale confinement of electronic interactions: Quantum confinement effects,

Nano-scale interaction dynamics, Nano-scale electronic energy transfer. Cooperative emissions.

Unit - 2 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Inorganic Semiconductors & quantum

confined structures

Inorganic semiconductors, quantum wells, quantum wires, quantum dots, quantum rings. Manifestation of

quantum confinement: Optical properties nonlinear optical properties. Quantum confined stark effect.

Dielectric confinement effect, super-lattices. Core-shell quantum dots and quantum-dot-quantum wells.

Quantum confined structures as Lasing media. Organic Quantum-confined structures.

Unit - 3 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Features of Plasmonics & Photonic

crystals

Internal reflection and evanescent waves –plasmons and surface plasmon resonance –Attenuated Total

reflection –Grating SPR coupling –Optical waveguide SPR coupling-SPR dependencies and materials –

plasmonics and nanoparticles. Important features of photonic crystals-Presence of photonic bandgap-

anomalous group velocity dispersion-Microcavity-effects in Photonic Crystals-fabrication of photonic Crystals-

Dielectric mirrors and interference filters-photonic crystal laser-PBC based LEDs-Photonic crystal fibers

(PCFs)-Photonic crystal sensing.

Unit - 4 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Near field optics

Near Field Optics-Apertureless near field optics-near field scanning optical microscopy (NSOM or SNOM)-

SNOM based detection of plasmonic energy transport-SNOM based visualization of waveguide structures-

SNOM in nanolithography-SNOM based optical data storage and recovery-generation of optical forces-optical

trapping and manipulation of single molecules and cells in optical confinement-laser trapping and dissection

for biological systems.


1. https://nanohub.org/resources/7670/download/Introduction_to_Nanophotonics.pdf

2. nptel.ac.in/courses/118106021/


1. H. Masuhara, S. Kawata and F. Tokunga: NanoBiophotoics”, Elsevier Science, (2007).

2. B. E. A. Saleh and A. C. Teich, “Fundamentals of Photonics”, John Wiley and Sons, NewYork, (1993).

3. P. N. Prasad: Introduction to Biophotonics”, John Wiley and Sons, (2003).

4. M. Ohtsu, K. Kobayashi, T. Kawazoe and T. Yatsui: Principals of Nanophotonics (Optics and

Optoelectronics)” University of Tokyo, Japan, (2003).

https://nanohub.org/resources/7670/download/Introduction_to_Nanophotonics.pdf


2. Course Name MEMS and NEMS

Fabricastion L T P

3. Course Code 08130407 4 0 0


5. Pre-requisite

(if any)

6. Frequency

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marks)


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The course describes; Micro-electrochemical Technology, MEMS fabrication Techniques and material aspects of

MEMS and NEMS, MEMS & NEMS devices and applications and Bio MEMS fabrication techniques and its

applications



1. To learn about MEMs fabrication techniques

2. To understand the material aspects of NEMS, MEMS and Bio MEMs devices

3. To study various applications of MEMS, NEMS & Bio MEMS



1. Demonstrate successfully, the MEMS fabrication techniques

2. Apply these techniques for fabrication of NEMS, MEMS and Bio MEMS devices

3. Use these devices for various applications


Unit - 1 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Micro-electrochemical Technology

Overview: VLSI and Micro-electromechanical Technologies, materials for MEMS. Actuationtechniques:

Electrostatic, Electromagnetic, Thermal, Piezoelectric, Micromachining: Surfacemicromachining, bulk

micromachining, LIGA, Non-Silicon micromachining techniques: PCB, LCP, PDMS/SU8,

Unit - 2 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: MEMS fabrication Techniques and material

aspects of MEMS and NEMS

Case studies: MEMS/RF MEMS/BioMEMS MEMS and NEMS basics, Limitations of Silicon device Fabrication,

basic micro-fabrication techniques, MEMS fabrication techniques, Nanofabrication Techniques, Material aspects of

MEMS and NEMS (Si, Ge, Metals, Harsh-environment semiconductors, GaAs, InP and related III-V materials,

Ferroelectric materials)

Unit - 3 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: MEMS & NEMS devices and applications

MEMS and NEMS devices and applications, Carbon Nanotube sensor concepts-design considerations, fabrication

of the CNT sensors and state of art applications. Failure mechanism of MEMS/NEMS devices: failure modes and

failure mechanisms, stiction and charge related failure mechanisms, creep, fatigue, wear and packaging related

failures.

Unit - 4 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Bio MEMS fabrication techniques and its

applications

Bio-MEMS fabrication technologies Introduction to bio-MEMS. Nanomaterials for bio-MEMS, Bulk/surface

micromachining, UV Lithography, the LIGA Process, nano-imprinting, hot embossing for Lab-on-a-chip

application; Soft fabrication and polymers soft-lithography, micro-molding, micro-stereo lithography, thick-film

deposition, SAMs. Sensing technologies for Bio-MEMS application


1. www.owlnet.rice.edu/~phys534/notes/week07_lectures.pdf

2. https://www.azonano.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=2465


1. Stephen D Santuria, Microsystem Design, Kluwer Academic, 2001

2. Marc J. Madou, Fundamentals of Microfabrication, CRC Press, 1997

3. Hector J. De Los Santos, "RF MEMS Circuit Design for Wireless Applications", ArtechHouse, 2002

4. MEMS & Microsystem, Design and manufacture by Tai-Ran Hsu , McGraw Hill

http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~phys534/notes/week07_lectures.pdf

https://www.azonano.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=2465


2. Course

Name

Spectroscopic Techniques for

Nanomaterials L T P

3. Course

Code

08130408 4 0 0


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requisite

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6. Frequency

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The course describes; Basic concepts in spectroscopic techniques, Raman spectroscopy and characterization of carbon

materials, Nonlinear optical methods in spectroscopy and Spectroscopy in Nano-materials and electron energy loss

spectroscopy



1. To understand various physical concepts involved in spectroscopy

2. To explain Raman spectroscopy (Resonant, Surface Enhanced, Phase identification and phase transition) for

characterizing carbon materials.

3. To understand, nonlinear optical methods for IR spectra of ultrathin assemblies and electron energy loss

spectroscopy.



1. Use spectroscopy to characterize carbon Nano-materials

2. use of nonlinear optical methods to obtain infrared spectra of ultra-thin assemblies confined to surfaces.

3. Successfully explain various types of spectroscopy and their suitability for material characterization.


Unit - 1 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the Unit: Basic concepts in spectroscopic techniques

Basic Concepts-Spontaneous Emission- Classical Bound- Radiating Electron-Quantum Mechanical Radiative Decay-

Absorption and Emission - Absorption Coefficient and Absorption Cross-Section,Absorption and Induced Emission-

Nano-optics and local spectroscopy -Scanning plasmon near-field optical spectroscopy (SPNM)-near-field optical

spectroscopy- nearfield nonlinear optics.

Unit - 2 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Raman spectroscopy and characterization of

carbon materials

Simplified model for vibrational interactions-Characteristic bands for organic compounds - Attenuated-total reflection

(ATR) and grazing incidence angle techniques-Reflection-absorption IR spectroscopy (RAIRS )-The Raman Effect-

Lateral and in-depth Resolution of Conventional μRS- Resonant Raman Spectroscopy (RRS) - Nano-specific Modes-

Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS)- Nano-Raman- Phase Identification and Phase Transitions in

Nanoparticles- Characterizing Carbon Materials with Raman Spectroscopy.

Unit - 3 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Nonlinear optical methods in spectroscopy

Absorption saturation and harmonic generation,Second-harmonic generation (SHG) and sum frequency spectroscopy

(SFG)- Luminescence up conversion-The use of nonlinear optical methods to obtain infrared spectra of ultra-thin

assemblies confined to surfaces.

Unit - 4 Number of lectures = 13 Title of the unit: Spectroscopy in Nano-materials and electron

energy loss spectroscopy

Optical properties of assembled nanostructures-interaction between nanoparticles-Direct and indirect gap transitions-,

-Single molecule and single nanoparticles spectroscopy-Dynamic light scattering spectroscopy Fluorimetry and

chemiluminescence - X-ray fluorescence spectrometry- Atomic emission spectroscopy.

X-Ray Beam Effects,Spectral Analysis -Core Level Splitting Linewidths- Elemental Analysis: Qualitative and

Quantitative -Secondary Structure ,XPS Imaging -Angle-Resolved - Basic Principles of AES-Instrumentation-

Experimental Procedures Including Sample Preparation - AES Modifications and Combinations with other Techniques

-Auger Spectra: Direct and Derivative Forms and Applications-Electron energy loss spectroscopy of nanomaterials.


1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780323497787000035

2. https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/7093

3. http://tut.ee/public/m/Mehaanikateaduskond/Instituudid/Materjalitehnika_instituut/MTX9100/Lecture8_Characteriz

ation.pdf


1. Vladimir G. Bordo and Horst-Günter Rubahn; ―Optics and Spectroscopy at Surfaces and Interfaces” John-Wiley

and Sons, Inc., (2005).

2. William W. Parson, Modern Optical Spectroscopy, Springer, (2007).

3. Collin Banwell, Mc Cash, Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy, McGraw Hill (1994).

4. Harvey Elliot White, Introduction to Atomic Spectra, McGraw Hill, (1934).

5. Francis Rouessac and Annick Rouessac, Chemical Analysis-Modern Instrumentation Methods and Techniques,

(2000).

6. Joseph. R. Lakowicz Principles of fluorescence spectroscopy, Springer, (2010).

7. Pavia, Lampman, Kriz, Vyvyan, Introduction to spectroscopy, Cengage learning, (2009).

8. Jin Jhong Jhang, Optical properties and spectroscopies of Nanomaterials, World Scientific Publishing (2009).

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780323497787000035

https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/7093

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http://tut.ee/public/m/Mehaanikateaduskond/Instituudid/Materjalitehnika_instituut/MTX9100/Lecture8_Characterization.pdf


2. Course Name Nano-Physics Lab IV L T P

3. Course Code 08130409 0 0 8

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This course will provide to students the practical experience of synthesis of nanoparticles and nanomaterial

derivatives and the techniques of their characterization. They will also gain the experience of nanomaterial composite

formation. Students will use the examples of research in physical science and other fields.



1. To familiarize the students with novel synthetic methods of nano particles.

2. To develop experimental skills in students about semiconductor nanomaterials

3. Introduce students to the characteristics of nanomaterial in purification of water.



1. Devise and conduct experiments in the laboratory in an environmentally friendly way, e.g., by minimizing use of

harmful solvents, minimizing toxic wastes etc.

2. Synthesize a variety of nanoparticles by multiple methods and characterize them.


1. Synthesis of nanomaterial composites.

2. Synthesis of Fullerene derivatives e.g. functionalization of Fullerene C60

3. Band gap studies of GaAs nanoparticles

4. To learn about liquid crystals- Nanoscale and Macro scale behavior, Phase transitions.

5. To create a liquid crystal thermometer

6. Characterization of colloidal AgNPs concentration by UV-VIS.

7. Purification of Water using nano particles.

8. Comparision of surface areas of activated carbon and CNTs.

9. Effect of series resistance and temperature on solar cell.

10. Hall mobility of CNT and Graphene






5. Liquid cryatals through experiments by Mojca Cepic.

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