NANOTECHNOLOGY
Programme Structure
Course Course Title Lecture Tutorial Practical Total
Code (L) Hours (T) (P) Hours Credits
Per Week Hours Per Week
Per
Week
NAT2152 Basics of Nanoscience 3 - - 3
NAT2251 Properties of Nanomaterials 3 - - 3
NAT2352 Vacuum Science & Clean 2 - 2 3
Room Technology
NAT2452 Synthesis of Nanomaterials 2 - 2 3
NAT2552 Characterization Techniques 3 - - 3
NAT2652 Industrial Applications of 3 - - 3
Nanomaterials
TOTAL 18
, NANOTECHNOLOGY
Syllabus - Semester First
BASICS OF NANOSCIENCE
Course Code: NAT2152 Credit Units: 03
Course Objective:
To enable the students to understand the science of nanomaterials.
Module I: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics & Crystal structure
De-Broglie hypothesis, Uncertainty Principle, Schrödinger Equation, Operator, Particle in a 1D box,
Particle in a 3D box (qualitative) , Crystal structure, Crystal orientation, Crystal planes, Bravais lattice,
Miller Indices, Atomic Packing Density, crystal symmetry ,ZnS, Diamond and NaCl crystal structure,
Melting point, Coordination number, Atomic Bonding.
Module II: Introduction to Nanoscience
Emergence of Nanoscience with special reference to Feynman and Drexler, Role of particle size, Spatial
and temporal scale, Exciton, Concept of confinement, strong and weak confinement with suitable examples,
Development of quantum structures, Basic concept of quantum well, quantum wire and quantum dot.
Density of states of 1D,2D & 3D structure, surface effect
Module III: Types of Nanomaterials
Nanoclusters, Solid solutions, Thin film, Nanocomposites (Metal Oxide and Polymer based), Core Shell
Nanostructure, Buckyballs, Carbon nano tubes and, Zeolites minerals, Dendrimers, Micelles, Liposomes,
Block Copolymers, Porous Materials, ,Metal Nanocrystals ,Semiconductor nanomaterials.
Examination Scheme:
Components A CT S/V/Q HA EE
Weightage (%) 5 10 8 7 70
CT: Class Test, HA: Home Assignment, S/V/Q: Seminar/Viva/Quiz, EE: End Semester Examination; A:
Attendance
Text & References:
Programme Structure
Course Course Title Lecture Tutorial Practical Total
Code (L) Hours (T) (P) Hours Credits
Per Week Hours Per Week
Per
Week
NAT2152 Basics of Nanoscience 3 - - 3
NAT2251 Properties of Nanomaterials 3 - - 3
NAT2352 Vacuum Science & Clean 2 - 2 3
Room Technology
NAT2452 Synthesis of Nanomaterials 2 - 2 3
NAT2552 Characterization Techniques 3 - - 3
NAT2652 Industrial Applications of 3 - - 3
Nanomaterials
TOTAL 18
, NANOTECHNOLOGY
Syllabus - Semester First
BASICS OF NANOSCIENCE
Course Code: NAT2152 Credit Units: 03
Course Objective:
To enable the students to understand the science of nanomaterials.
Module I: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics & Crystal structure
De-Broglie hypothesis, Uncertainty Principle, Schrödinger Equation, Operator, Particle in a 1D box,
Particle in a 3D box (qualitative) , Crystal structure, Crystal orientation, Crystal planes, Bravais lattice,
Miller Indices, Atomic Packing Density, crystal symmetry ,ZnS, Diamond and NaCl crystal structure,
Melting point, Coordination number, Atomic Bonding.
Module II: Introduction to Nanoscience
Emergence of Nanoscience with special reference to Feynman and Drexler, Role of particle size, Spatial
and temporal scale, Exciton, Concept of confinement, strong and weak confinement with suitable examples,
Development of quantum structures, Basic concept of quantum well, quantum wire and quantum dot.
Density of states of 1D,2D & 3D structure, surface effect
Module III: Types of Nanomaterials
Nanoclusters, Solid solutions, Thin film, Nanocomposites (Metal Oxide and Polymer based), Core Shell
Nanostructure, Buckyballs, Carbon nano tubes and, Zeolites minerals, Dendrimers, Micelles, Liposomes,
Block Copolymers, Porous Materials, ,Metal Nanocrystals ,Semiconductor nanomaterials.
Examination Scheme:
Components A CT S/V/Q HA EE
Weightage (%) 5 10 8 7 70
CT: Class Test, HA: Home Assignment, S/V/Q: Seminar/Viva/Quiz, EE: End Semester Examination; A:
Attendance
Text & References:
