CX4019 Environmental Nanotechnology Syllabus:
CX4019 Environmental Nanotechnology Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
• To learn the background of nanotechnology and its applications
• To develop knowledge in synthesizing nanomaterials and fabrication of components
• To know how to characterize and classify nanomaterials
• To study the critical behavioral change in the nanomaterials after synthesis
• To make students understand the need for nanotech in environmental applications
UNIT I GENERAL
Background of nanotechnology, particle size and surface area, quantum dot – Converging science and technology, nanotechnology as a tool for sustainability, health, safety and environmental issues
UNIT II SYNTHESIS AND FABRICATION OF NANOMATERIALS
Preparation of nano scale metal oxides, metals, CNT, functionalized nano porous adsorbents, nano composite- Chemical vapour deposition, sol gel, sonochemical, microwave, solvo-thermal, plasma, pulsed laser abalation, magnetron sputtering, electro spinning, Molecular imoring
UNIT III CHARACTERISATION OF NANOMATERIALS
AFM, STM, SEM, TEM, XRD, ESCA, IR & Raman, UV-DRS, of nanomaterials for structural & chemical nature
UNIT IV OTHER FEATURES OF NANO PARTICLES
Nanoparticle transport, aggregation & deposition, Energy applications- HYDROGEN storage
UNIT V ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS
Gas sensors, microfludics and lab on chip, catalytic and photocatalyic applications, Nonmaterials for ground water remediation, nanomaterials as adsorbents, membrane process
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Students will able to
CO1: Understand fundamental concepts about nanotechnology
CO2: Learn synthesis process of nanotechnology
CO3: Gain known about various methods of characterization nanoparticles
CO4: Study the applications nanoparticles in various fields
CO5: Learn in detail about the applications of nanomaterials in environmental pollution control
REFERENCES
1. Environmental applications of nanomaterials-Synthesis, Sorbents and Sensors, edited by Glen E Fryxell and Guozhong Cao, worldscibooks, UK
2. Environmental nanotechnology, Mark Wisener, Jeo Yues Bolteru, 2007, McGraw Hill
3. The Chemistry of Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and applications, Edited by C. N. R. Rao
4. Mulller, A.K., Cheetham Copyright 8 2004 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim Handbook of Nanotechnology, Edi-Bharat Bhushan, Springer, 2004
5. Mark Ratner., and Daniel Ratner., Nanotechnology, Pearson Education, 2003