Advanced Nanomaterials: Design, Fabrication and Analysis

Name: Advanced Nanomaterials: Design, Fabrication and Analysis
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Learn to Think Nano: Synthesis, Tools, and Real-World Impact

Created byShashanka Rajendrachari

Last updated 7/2025

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What you'll learn

Understand the fundamental concepts of nanomaterials
Explore various synthesis techniques like top-down and bottom-up approach
Learn to identify and interpret key characterization methods
Analyze real-world applications of nanomaterials in energy storage, biomedical, sensors, metallurgical applications, etc.
Examine the future trends and emerging technologies in nanotechnology, including next-generation materials, smart nanodevices, etc.

Course content

6 sections • 14 lectures • 5h 23m total length

Introduction to the Nanomaterials17:39
Introduce nanotechnology and nanomaterials, defining sub-100 nanometer systems and tracing Feynman and Taniguchi’s histories. Show size-dependent optical, magnetic, and mechanical properties, and discuss nanotechnology education in India.
Interesting applications of Nanotechnology-118:17
Explore how nanostructures in butterfly and beetle wings create iridescent colors through interference and diffraction. Discover nanotechnology applications like color-changing sensors, nano sponges for targeted drug delivery, and electrochromic camouflage.
Interesting applications of Nanotechnology-220:19
Discover the wide range of nanotechnology applications, from antibacterial silver and self-cleaning surfaces to nano cosmetics, food packaging, and solar cells, while evaluating safety risks and the Grego concept.
Quiz on Introduction to nanomaterials

Classification of Nanomaterials: Carbon Nanomaterials-1 (Graphene)20:17
Explore the classification of nanomaterials by dimension and dive into graphene, a two-dimensional carbon allotrope with exceptional strength, conductivity, and energy storage potential, produced via exfoliation, intercalation, and oxide routes.
Classification of Nanomaterials: Carbon Nanomaterials-2 (Carbon Nanotubes)21:26
Explore carbon nanotubes, including single- and multi-walled types, their rolled graphene structure, synthesis by arc discharge, laser ablation, or chemical vapor deposition, and key applications.
Classification of Nanomaterials: Carbon Nanomaterials-3 (Fullerenes)21:28
Explore fullerenes, the buckyball carbon nanomaterials, including C60 and C70. Learn synthesis, separation by chromatography, and broad applications in health, sensors, imaging, and drug delivery.
Quiz on Section 2: Classification of Nanomaterials

Synthesis of Nanomaterials: Top down approach-1 (Nanolithography and Etching)27:52
Master top-down synthesis of nanomaterials through nanolithography and etching, detailing lithography types—photolithography, X-ray, electron beam, ion beam—and wet and dry etching.
Synthesis of Nanomaterials: Top down approach-2 (Ball milling method)22:58
Explore the ball milling top-down synthesis method for nanomaterials, covering high-energy and planetary mills, wet and dry milling, particle size reduction, contamination control, and solid-state alloying.
Quiz on Synthesis of Nanomaterials

Characterization of Nanomaterials: X-ray Diffraction (XRD)26:57
Characterize nanomaterials using x-ray diffraction (XRD) to identify crystal structure, phases, lattice parameters, and crystallite size and strain through Laue, rotating crystal, and powder methods.
Characterization of Nanomaterials: Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)25:43
Explore scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to characterize nanomaterials by revealing surface topography and composition through secondary and backscattered electrons and X-ray detectors.
Characterization of Nanomaterials: Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)20:40
Explore the principles and advantages of transmission electron microscopy for characterizing nanomaterials, contrast with scanning electron microscopy, and understand sample preparation and high-resolution imaging.
Quiz on the Characterization of Nanomaterials

Advances in Powder Metallurgical Processes for Nanostructured Materials34:10
Explore advances in powder metallurgy for nanostructured materials, including powder manufacturing, blending, compaction, and sintering to achieve dense, strong nanostructured alloys.
Advanced applications of Nanostructured Alloys prepared from Powder Metallurgy25:29
Explore advanced applications of nanostructured alloys and nanopowders produced by powder metallurgy, including injection molding, powder rolling, extrusion, and plasma spraying, and examine their automotive and electrochemical sensing uses.
Quiz on Powder Metallurgical Processes for Nanostructured materials

Requirements

Basic understanding of chemistry and physics concept
Interest in materials science or nanotechnology, but no prior experience is required

Description

This course offers an in-depth exploration into the dynamic and rapidly advancing field of nanotechnology, focusing on the design, fabrication, and analysis of advanced nanomaterials. Students will begin by understanding the historical evolution and modern significance of nanoscience, delving into how nanoscale phenomena are revolutionizing materials science and engineering. The curriculum provides comprehensive coverage of the classification of nanomaterials, with special emphasis on carbon nanostructures such as fullerenes, graphene, and carbon nanotubes. Key properties including mechanical strength, electrical conductivity, and surface reactivity will be analyzed in context with real-world applications.

The course further emphasizes both conventional and cutting-edge synthesis strategies, particularly top-down methods such as mechanical milling and lithography. Learners will gain a working knowledge of analytical techniques such as X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), which are essential tools for characterizing nanostructures at the atomic and molecular scale. In addition, the course examines powder metallurgical processes and highlights the integration of nanomaterials into electrochemical sensors used in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and energy storage devices.

Through lectures, students will develop a strong theoretical and practical foundation in nanomaterial design, synthesis, and characterization. This course is ideal for students seeking careers in nanotechnology, materials science, or interdisciplinary engineering fields where nanomaterials play a critical role.

Who this course is for:

Students of science and engineering (undergraduate or postgraduate) who are curious about the exciting world of nanomaterials and their applications
Aspiring researchers and professionals looking to build a solid foundation in nanotechnology
Educators and science enthusiasts who want to stay up-to-date with emerging materials and innovations in the field of nanoscience

Advanced Nanomaterials: Design, Fabrication and Analysis

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Course content

Introduction to the nanomaterials and their applications3 lectures • 56min

Classification of Nanomaterials3 lectures • 1hr 3min

Synthesis of Nanomaterials: Top down approach2 lectures • 51min

Characterization of Nanomaterials3 lectures • 1hr 13min

Powder Metallurgical Processes for the preparation of Nanostructured Materials2 lectures • 1hr

Lab scale preparation of carbon nanomaterials1 lecture • 20min

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