This module represents an essential Introductory module to the principles of nanotechnoly and characterisation of materials via electron microscopy and microanalysis techniques.
- Applications of nanotechnology and nanomaterialsIntroduction to concepts and phenomena that govern nanoscale.
- Categorisation of materials based on their properties and their characterisation with advanced Electron Microscopy
Techniques. - Laws that govern nanostructures and nanomaterials and elements of design and production of nanomaterials and nanofibers.
- Processes and Techniques for fabricating nanomaterials.
- Elements of Electron Microscopy: Scanning Electron Microscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy,
- Electron Backscattering Diffraction, Auger Spectroscopy, Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy, Wavelength Dispersive
Spectroscopy, Raman Spectroscopy. - Properties of Nanomaterials
- Mechanical, Electrical (conductors-semiconductors), Magnetic, Thermal and Optical Properties.
