Course Name: CA5370 : Nano-materials in Catalysis

Description: General definition, Nanochemistry basics, distinction between molecules, nanoparticles and bulk materials. Physicochemical considerations (geometric and electronic structures, reactivity) of nanomaterials. Sizedependent properties. Interfacial, colloidal, surfactant and supramolecular chemistry. Preparation (sonochemical, precipitation, solgel, chemicalvapour deposition, gasphase condensation, templatemediated, electrodeposition, solvothermal, etc.) and fabrication (zero, one - and two - dimensional nanostructures) of nanomaterials. Characterization of nanomaterials by diffraction, spectroscopy and microscopy techniques. Nanomaterials including molecular sieves, dendrimers, inorganicorganic hybrids. Potential relevance of organic and inorganic nanostructures for advanced material science, organic synthesis, catalysis, and adsorption/separation processes. Risk discussion and future perspectives.

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Instructor: Selvam P

Period: JAN-MAY 2013

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