Synthesis Routes of Nanomaterials

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Dr. Saubhagyalaxmi Behera

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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 TiOand 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:

  1. Inorganic Materials Synthesis and Fabrication by J.N. Lalena, D.A. Cleary, E.E. Carpenter, N.F. Dean, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
  2. Introduction to Nano Technology by Charles P. Poole Jr and Frank J. Owens. Wiley India PvtLtd.
  3. The Chemistry of nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications, Vol-I by C.N.R. Rao, A. Muller and A.K. Cheetham.
  4. 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:

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

Session 2

Bottom-up approach and Top-down approach with examples-Trapped particles- Quantum dots and artificial atoms.

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeyO8V0YB9k

https://www.slideshare.net/skntkmm/top-down-and-bottomtop-approach

Session 4

Session 9

practice-1 (2hours)

Ball milling method for synthesis of nanomaterials.

https://youtu.be/MikiTYpg2aQ

Session 11

Session 18

Quantum-dot synthesis, sonochemical and sonication method of  synthesis

synthesis of nanomaterials by different routes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mLcQ_NQtsk

Session 26

Practice-2 (2hrs)

E-Beam lithography.

https://youtu.be/bvgITKqYpuY

Session 32

Synthesis  of Iron  nanoparticles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SR_U4D0iGk

Session 33

Practice-3 (2 hours)

Synthesis of TiO2 nanotubes by hydrothermal method

https://youtu.be/gFFdrNd-5U0

Session 34

Practice-4 (2hours)

Synthesis of copper nanoparticles

https://youtu.be/1XIMXbIM0tI

Session 35

Practice-5 (2hours)

Synthesis of gold nanoparticles

https://youtu.be/5Yd6_ucr-aY

Session 36

Practice-6 (2hours)

Synthesis of ZnO nano particles by sol-gel route.

https://youtu.be/63oGsPgsT0k

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