ESL754
| ESL754 | |
|---|---|
| Nanomaterials for Energy Applications | |
| Credits | 3 |
| Structure | 3-0-0 |
| Pre-requisites | |
| Overlaps | |
ESL754 : Nanomaterials for Energy Applications
[edit]Nano-material Synthesis and Characterization Techniques: Synthesis of nanomaterial with 0D, 1D, 2D and 3D structures. Basic characterization techniques of nanomaterial; X-ray characterization (X-ray sources; wide angle and extended x-ray absorption technique), Electron microscopy: high resolution imaging (SEM/TEM), defects in nano-materials. Spectroscopy; electron energy-loss mechanisms, electron filtered imaging and optical spectroscopy of metal/ semiconductor nanoparticles. Nanolithography and Device Fabrication Techniques: EUV lithography, Phase-shifting photolithography, X-ray lithography, Electron Beam Direct Writing System, Focused ion beam (FIB) lithography, Neutral atomic beam lithography, Plasma-aided nanofabrication, Soft Lithography, Nano sphere Lithography etc. Nanofabrication Using a de Broglie Wave-Electron Beam Holography, Atomic Beam Holography and Nanometer Lithography Using Organic Positive/Negative Resists. Nano-photonics and optoelectronic devices: Advanced photonics and optoelectronic devices; Photo-voltaic, LEDs and Lasers. Spin tunneling devices, Magnetic tunnel junctions, Tunneling spin polarization, Tunnel-based spin injectors, Magnetic tunnel transistor, Memory devices and sensors and spintronic biosensors. Nanotechnology in other energy related Fields: Application of Nanotechnology in other Advanced Energy Related Fields; Energy storage systems, Fuel Cells, Battery, Super-capacitors, air/water Courses of Study 2024-2025 Energy Science and Engineering 204purification, and removal of domestic and outdoor air pollutants, Biomedical application, Aerospace and defense technology.