Course Name :Synthesis Routes of Nanomaterials

Code(Credit) : CUTM 1408 (3-1-0)

Course Objectives

To equip the students with the concepts of synthesis routes in nanoscience that he/she needs for understanding theoretical treatment in different courses taught in this class and for developing a strong background to pursue research in Nanotechnology as a career.
This course is intended to cover the two groups of synthesis of nanostructures namely top-down and bottom-up approach various synthesis methods, including biological methods, advantages and disadvantages etc.

Course Outcomes

The students will be exposed to various structure specific synthesis methods, their advantages etc.
To know about Top-down to Bottom up approach techniques.
To optimize the methods for specific material applications.

COs	Course outcomes	Mapping COs with POs (High-3, Medium-2, Low-1)
CO1	understand and appreciate the significance of the nanomaterials as an important class of materials	PO1-3, PO2-2, PO3-2
CO2	Capable of research problem solve	PO1-1, PO2-2, PO3-3,
CO3	Understand the design and develop nanomaterial	PO1-2, PO2-2, PO3-3, PO7-3
CO4	Environment and Sustainability	PO1-2, PO2-1, PO3-2, PO7-3

Course Syllabus

Module-I:

Introduction

Introduction to synthesis of nanostructure materials, Bottom-up approach and Top-down approach with examples- Quantum dots, Quantum wires and Quantum wells. Types of Nanomaterials, Dendrimer and Nanoshell

Module-II:

Physical Methods

Inert gas condensation, RF-plasma, Micro wave plasma, Ion sputtering, laser ablation, laser pyrolysis, ball milling, molecular beam epitaxy, electro-deposition.

Practice-1

Ball-miling method of synthesis of nanomaterials.

Module -III: Chemical Methods (I)

Chemical precipitation and co-precipitation, Sol-Gel synthesis; Microemulsions synthesis, Hydrothermal, Autocombustion methods.

Module - IV: Chemical Methods (II)

Microwave assisted synthesis Core-Shell nanostructure, Quantum dot (QDs) synthesis, Sonochemical and Electrochemical synthesis

Module-V: Thermolysis Route

Flame spray pyrolysis, Solution combustion synthesis, Physical vapor deposition (PVD), Chemical vapor deposition (CVD).

Module VI: Different Lithography Route
Optical lithography, Scanning probe Lithography, Electron beam Lithography, Nanomanipulation, Ion beam lithography, X-ray based lithography.

Practice :2

Preparation of Carbon Quantum dots

Module VII: Preparation of Some Special Nanomaterials:

Preparation of metal nanoparticles like Gold, Silver, Iron and Copper, different types of nano-oxides like TiO₂and ZnO .

Practice-3

Synthesis of TiO2 nanotubes by hydrothermal method.

Practice-4

Synthesis of copper nanoparticles.

Practice-5

Synthesis of Silver nano particles.

Practice-6

Synthesis of ZnO nano particles by Sol-gel route.

Text Books:

Inorganic Materials Synthesis and Fabrication by J.N. Lalena, D.A. Cleary, E.E. Carpenter, N.F. Dean, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Introduction to Nano Technology by Charles P. Poole Jr and Frank J. Owens. Wiley India PvtLtd.
The Chemistry of nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications, Vol-I by C.N.R. Rao, A. Muller and A.K. Cheetham.
Fabrication of fine pitch gratings by holography, electron beam lithography and nano‐imprint lithography (Proceedings Paper) Author(s): Darren Goodchild; Alexei Bogdanov; Simon Wingar; Bill Benyon; Nak Kim;Frank Shepherd.

Reference Books:

Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology by M.Balakrishna Rao and K.Krishna Reddy, Vol I to X,
Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology by H.S. Nalwa
Nano: The Essentials – Understanding Nano Scinece and Nanotechnology – by T.Pradeep; Tata Mc.Graw Hill
Handbook of chemical Vapor deposition (cvd), Principles, technology, and applications, By Hugh o. Pierson, Second edition, Noyes publications, William Andrew Publishing, LLC.