Introduction to nanocomposites
Definition of composite material, Classification based on matrix and topology, Constituents of composites, Interfaces and Interphases, Distribution of constituents, Nano-composites. Advantage of composite materials, mechanical properties, Thermal, electrical and electronic and optical properties. Super hard nanocomposites-designing and mechanical properties - stress-strain relationship, toughness, strength, and plasticity.
Ceramic metal nanocompsites
Ceramic based nanoporous composites, metal matrix nanocomposites, natural nano-bioccomposites, bio-mimetic nanocompostes and biologically inspired nanocomposites, nanocompsites for hard coatings, DLC coatings, thin film naocomposites, modelling of nanocomposites, synthesis of various nanocomposites materials, sputtering, mechanical alloying.
Polymer nanocomposites
Introduction to polymer composites, Processing of nanoparticles, binding mechanisms in nanoparticles, dispersion of nanoparticles, and stabilization of nanoparticles. Processing and fabrication of polymer nanocomposites, Melt blending, solvent casting, In-situ polymerization, solution polymerization, template synthesis, high shear mixing. Homogeneous/heterogeneous nucleation, plasma promoted nucleation. Polymer nanocomposites with structural, gas barrier and flame retardant properties, carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites, elastomer and thermoplastic elastomer nanocomposites for propulsion systems, water borne fireretardant nanocomposites, hybrid composites for cosmetics, protective and decorative coatings.
Natural nanocomposite systems
Spider silk, bones, shells; organic–inorganic nanocomposite formation through self-assembly. Biomimetic synthesis of nanocomposite material; use of synthetic nanocomposites for bone teeth replacement. Bioactive nanocomposites in bone grafting and tissue engineering, inorganic/polymer nanocomposites for dental restoration and bone replacement applications.
Bio ceramics for implant coating
Calcium phosphates-hydroxyapatites Ti6Al4V and other biomedical alloys, implant tissue interfacing-metal organic CVD-use of tricalcium phosphate-biomimetic and solution based processing- osteoporosis- osteo plastic, regeneration of bones by using bio compatible ceramics, bio interactive hydro gels- PEG coating and surface modifications, PEG hydrogels patterned on surfaces- PEG based hydrogels.