JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Course Objective

The course covers the structural and electronic properties of CNTs apart from

various synthesis and characterization methods and applications

Course Outcomes:

• 1. To understand the properties of CNTs as active component
• 2. To familiarize with controlled synthesis method
• 3. To identify applications of CNTs

Prerequisite:

Structure of carbon chemistry and importance and difference types of carbon like diamonds, graphite etc.

UNIT - I

Carbon Nano structures and types of Carbon Nano tubes, growth mechanisms Mechanical reinforcements, Solid Disordered carbon Nanostructures, Nano structured crystals. Graphene, Carbon nano-fibers.

UNIT - II

Electrical, Vibrational, Mechanical Properties of CNTs, optical properties & Raman spectroscopy of CNTs

UNIT - III

Carbon clusters and Fullerenes, Synthesis of CNTs by Flame, CVD, Laser & Arc-discharge process.

UNIT - IV

Lithium ion based batteries, Hydrogen adsorption & Hydrogen storage technology, Fuel cell technology and applications, Chemical Sensor applications of CNTs,

UNIT - V

Computer applications (Nano chip), optical and telecommunication applications, CNT-Nano composites.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

• 1. Introduction to Nanotechnology by Charles P. Poole Jr and Frank J.Owens Wiley India Pvt Ltd.
• 2. Nanotechnology and Nano Electronics – Materials, devices and measurement techniques by WR Fahrner, Springer publications
• 3. Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology by M. Balakrishna rao and K. Krishna Reddy, Vol I to X Campus books.
• 4. Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology by HS Nalwa
• 5. Nanotechnology – science, innovation, and opportunity by Lynn E.Foster. Prentice Hall Pearson education.
• 6. Nano: The Essentials – Understanding Nano Scinece and Nanotechnology by T.Pradeep; Tata McGraw Hill
• 7. Fuel storage on Board Hydrogen storage in carbon nanostructures by R A Shatwell
• 8. Fuel Cell Technology Handbook by Hoogers, CRC presss
• 9. Hand book of fuel cells: Fuel cell technology and applications by Vielstich, Wiley: CRC press M. Tech – I Year – II Sem. (Nano Tech.)