Department
of Chemical
Engineering
Course objective | To develop knowledge on
nano materials and their application in Chemical
Engineering. To develop understanding on the relationship between nanomaterials property and its function To develop knowledge on Colloidal materials and surface science To instill an ability to engage in lifelong learning |
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Learning outcomes |
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Course Content | Introduction to
nanomaterials: Zero, one and two dimensional materials Nanodevices Nanofabrication techniques Nanocharacterization Bionanomaterials Surfaces and Colloids Classical Equations of Colloid Science Emulsions Foams |
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References | Text book: - Robert J. Hunter, Foundations of Colloid Science, Oxford University Press, USA, 1990 References: - Paul C. Hiemenz, Raj Rajagopalan, Raj Rajagopalan, Principles of Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Marcel Dekker, 1997 - Dieter Vollath, Nanomaterials: An Introduction to Synthesis Properties and Applications John Wiley & Sons, 2008 |
Weeks | Topics |
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Week 1 | Nanomaterials and Introduction to Nanotechnology |
Week 2 | Zero and First Order Nanomaterials |
Week 3 | Nanowires and Carbon Nanotubes |
Week 4 | Two-Dimensional Materials |
Week 5 | Nanodevices |
Week 6 | Production techniques of nanomaterials |
Week 7 | Characterization of nanomaterials |
Week 8 | Midterm |
Week 9 | Colloids and surface science |
Week 10 | Fundamental equations of Colloid Science |
Week 11 | Inter/Intra molecular interaction |
Week 12 | Micelles, Vesicles and Membranes |
Week 13 | Emulsions and Foams |
Week 14 | Group presentations |
Week 15 | Preparation to final exam |
Week 16 | Final exam |
MATERIAL
SCIENCES and TECHNOLOGY I