Unit 1 Basic Elements of Nano-science and Nanotechnology

12 lecture hours

• 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

8 lecture hours

• Vapor Condensation Methods
• Laser Method
• Spray Pyrolysis
• Thermo Chemical /Flame Decomposition of metal organic Precursors methods

Unit 3 Tools to characterize Nanomaterials

6 lecture hours

• X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
• Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
• Atomic Force Microscopy
• UV/Visible Spectroscopy

Unit 4 Surface Engineering

6 lecture hours

• 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

10 lecture hours

• 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