JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Course Objective:

This course intended to cover nanocomposites, reinforcing nanostructures dispersed in various matrix materials like polymers, ceramics, metals, etc, The subject covers mainly the synthesis methods, modeling and evaluation of nanocomposites.

Course Outcome:

• To synthesize and evaluate nanostructure reinforce matrix material
• To understand the importance of various nanomaterial matrix
• To discuss various application including aerospace applications

UNIT - I

Introduction to Nanocomposites, Composite material, Mechanical properties of Nano composite material: stress - strain relationship, toughness, strength, plasticity.

UNIT - II

Ceramic-Metal Nanocomposites, Ceramic based nanoporous composite, Metal matrix nanocomposites, Polymer-based nanocomposites Carbon nanotube based nanocomposites and Natural nanobiocomposites, Biomimetic nanocomposites and Biologically inspired nanocomposites.

UNIT - III

Synthesis methods for various nanocomposite materials: mechanical alloying, thermal spray synthesis etc. Nano composites for hard coatings; DLC coatings; Thin film nanocomposites; Modeling of nanocomposites.

UNIT - IV

Types of indentation: Oliver & Pharr, Vickers indentation process, Nano Indentation by AFM

UNIT - V

Processing of polymer nanocomposites, properties of nanocomposites, Infiltration techniques, stir mixing, Extrusion method, Exfoliation & intercalation, Solution casting method, impregnation techniques: Hot melt impregnation, solution impregnation.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

• 1. Nanocomposite Science & Technology by P.M. Ajayan, L. S. Schadler and P.V. Braun, Wiley- VCH GmbH Co.
• 2. Introduction to Nano Technology by Charles. P. Poole Jr and Frank J. Owens; Wiley India Pvt Ltd.
• 3. Nanotechnology, A gentle introduction to the next big idea by Mark Ratner, Daniel Ratner Pearson education.
• 4. Polyoxometalate Chemistry for Nano- Composite Design
• 5. Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology by H. S. Nalwa
• 6. Encyclopaedia of Nano Technology by M. Balakrishna rao and K. Krishna Reddy, Vol I to X Campus books. M. Tech – I Year – II Sem. (Mechatronics)