PA4004 Polymer Nano composites Syllabus:
PA4004 Polymer Nano composites Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To understand the basics and chemistry of nano size materials. and their
Explain the different nano material synthesis, characterization.
To study different manufacturing techniques of dispersion of nano particles such as sonication, high shear mixing, centrifugal mixer, twin-screw extrusion.
To study different manufacturing techniques to produce real-life component.
To learn about the flow behavior of nanofiller/polymer systems and their processing and applications.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO NANOMATERIALS
Nanomaterials, Uniqueness of nanomaterials, classification of nanomaterials based on dimension (0D,1D, 2D, 3D), different types of nanomaterials: carbon based materials (carbon nanotubes, Carbon Nanofibers, fullerenes), metal based materials (quantum dots, nanogold, nanosilver, nano aluminium oxide, nano titanium oxide) dendrimers, inorganic nanomaterials (Montmorillonitenanoclays,, POSS [polyhedral oligomericsilsesquioxane], Nanosilica) -properties. Polymer Matrices: Thermoplastic based nanocomposites, Thermoset based nanocomposites, Elastomer based nanocomposites, ceramic matrix nanocomposites
UNIT II NANOMATERIAL SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION
Preparation, Characterization of and functionalization of various nanomaterials such as C60, Carbon nanofiber, Carbon Nanotube, Graphene and Cellulose nanofibers. Characteristics of Polymer nanostructures materials. Processing of nanoparticles, binding mechanisms in nanoparticles, dispersion of nanoparticles, and stabilization of nanoparticles.
UNIT III PREPARATION OF POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES
Processing and fabrication of polymer nanocomposites, Melt blending, solvent casting, In-situ polymerization, solution polymerization, template synthesis, high shear mixing. Homogeneous/heterogeneous nucleation, plasma promoted nucleation. Polymer nanocomposites with structural, gas barrier and flame retardant properties, carbon fibre reinforced polymer nanocomposites, elastomer and thermoplastic elastomer nanocomposites
UNIT IV CHARACTERIZATION OF POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES
Mechanical properties, X-ray diffraction, Small angle X-ray Scattering, Optical Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM), TEM and EDAX analysis, Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM), Atomic force Microscopy (AFM). Electrical properties of polymer nanocomposites. Thermal properties of polymer nanocomposites by using DTA, TGA, DSC.
UNIT V APPLICATION OF POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES
High temperature applications: fire retardant, flame retardant nanocomposite applications, Thermoset nanocomposites for rocket ablative materials, nanomodified carbon-carbon composites, Nanocomposites for carbon fiber reinforced polymer matrix composites, Thermoplastic Elastomer nanocomposites for propulsion systems. Biomedical implants, tissue engineering scaffolds, EMI shielding application
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, students will be able to
CO1 Have a clear understanding of nanocomposites.
CO2 Gain knowledge about different structures and properties of nanocomposites
CO3 Have an idea about preparation technologies and applications of nanocomposites.
CO4 Know different characterization and testing techniques and interpretation of results
CO5 Demonstrate the importance of different nano materials used to make polymer nanocomposites for specific applications.
REFERENCES:
1. Pradeep, T., 2007. Nano: the essentials: understanding nanoscience and nanotechnology. McGraw-Hill Education.
2. Ebrahimi, F. ed., 2012. Nanocomposites: new trends and developments. BoD–Books on Demand.
3. Gogotsi, Y., 2006. Nanomaterials handbook. CRC press.
4. Tsakalakos, L., 2010. Nanotechnology for photovoltaics. CRC press.
5. Properties and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites-Clay and Carbon Based Polymer Nanocomposites- Kumar Tripathy, Deba, Prasad Sahoo, Bibhu (Eds.), Springer 2017.