Nanotechnology and surface Engineering
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Nanotechnology and surface Engineering Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Nanotechnology and surface Engineering (subject code 3171931) as prescribed for Auto · Semester 7 divides the course into 6 units, covering 32 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (3171931)Unit 1 Basic Elements of Nano-science and Nanotechnology
- Engineering scale of nanotechnology
- different classes of nano-materials
- synthesis of nano-materials
- fabrication and characterization of nanostructures
- Engineering applications- Cosmetics and Consumer Goods
- Nano Sensor
- Nano catalysts
- Water Treatment and the Environment
- Food and Agriculture Industry
Unit 2 Nanotechnology and Ceramics
- Vapor Condensation Methods
- Laser Method
- Spray Pyrolysis
- Thermo Chemical /Flame Decomposition of metal organic Precursors methods
Unit 3 Tools to characterize Nanomaterials
- X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
- Atomic Force Microscopy
- UV/Visible Spectroscopy
Unit 4 Surface Engineering
- Introduction to surface engineering
- Scope of surface engineering for different engineering materials
- Surface Preparation methods such as Chemical
- Mechanical: Sand Blasting
- Shot peening
- Shot blasting
- Vapor Phase Degreasing etc.
- Coatings: Classification
- Properties and applications of Various Coatings
Unit 5 Different methods for surface modifications
- Surface modification by use of directed energy beams
- Sputtering & Ion Implantation
- Surface modification by Friction stir processing
- Surface composites
Unit 6 Case studies based on coatings and surface modification of important engineering
- components. 5 Subject Code: 3171931 w.e.f