JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Course Objectives:

• To investigate the use of carbon nanotubes as active components
• To explore the method of synthesis and its role in obtaining SWNT /MWNT with desired characteristics
• To investigate several applications of carbon nanotubes

UNIT - I

Introduction to CNT: Introduction, History, Discovery, Carbon Nano tubes Carbon clusters and Fullerenes. Structures and types of Carbon Nano tubes: arm chair, zig-zag and chiral, structure of graphene, Defects in carbon Nanostructures.

UNIT - II

Synthesis: Synthesis of CNTs by Flame, CVD, Laser & Arc process, growth of CNTs: Growth Mechanisms involved in growth of CNTs, tip growth, basal growth.

UNIT - III

Characterization of CNTs: Characterization of Carbon Nanotubes by Raman Spectroscopy and Transmission Electron Microscopy.

UNIT - IV

Properties of CNTs: Electrical: Electron transport in CNT, field emission, Optical properties Vibrational, Mechanical Properties of CNTs. Mechanical reinforcements and their application in modern day: Polymer Nano composite an Metal Nano composite.

UNIT - V

Energy storage and Sensor applications : Application of CNTs: as an electrode material for Lithium batteries & Hydrogen & storage, Fuel cell applications and energy storage.Chemical Sensors applications of CNTs, and Glucose sensors based on CNT.

TEXT BOOKS:

• 1. Carbon Nanotubes by P. M. Ajayan, John Wiley Edition.
• 2. Science of Engineering Materials and Carbon Nanotubes: C.M. Srivastava and C. Srinivasan New Age Publishers.
• 3. Introduction to Nanotechnology by Charles P. Poole Jr and Frank J. Owens Wiley India Pvt. Ltd.
• 4. Nanotechnology, A gentle introduction to the next big idea by Mark Ranter, Daniel Ranter Pearson education. R16 B.TECH MSNT.