Module 1: Introduction to Nano materials
1. Explain the construction and working of ball milling method of synthesis of Nano materials. Mention its
advantages 8marks
2. Explain the preparation of thin film using chemical bath deposition (CdS film) and SILAR method. OR
Discuss the synthesis of nano film using CBD with mechanism of thin film formation. 8marks
3. Explain the synthesis of ZnO nano particle using Solution Combustion Method 8marks
4. Explain the steps involved in the synthesis of Silica nano particles using Sol-Gel method 8marks
5. Explain the steps involved in the synthesis of nano particles using Precipitation method 4marks
6. Explain the construction and working of Sputtering method of synthesis of nano material 8marks
7. Explain the construction and working of Laser ablation method of preparing nano particles 6marks
8. What is SAVR? Calculate the SAVR for spherical particle and cubic particle 4marks
9. Discuss the electron confinement in 3D, 2D, 1D and 0D materials. 6-8 marks
Module 2: Characterization of Nano materials
1. Explain the construction and working of STM and discuss the different modes of operating 8-10 marks
2. Explain the construction and working of AFM and discuss the different modes of operating 8-10 marks
3. Explain the construction and working of SEM and its modes of imaging 8-10marks
4. Explain the construction and working of TEM and modes of imaging 8-10marks
5. Discuss the instrumentation and working of UV-Visible spectrometer and mention its applications
8 marks
6. Discuss the working of IR spectrometer and explain the sample analysis with one example 8 marks
7. Derive Bragg’s law & Derive Debey-Scherer formula or Numerical problems Debey Scherer formula
(remember to express β in radians)
Module 3: Carbon Based Materials
1. Explain the structure, synthesis (CVD method), properties and applications of Graphene 8-10 marks
2. Explain the synthesis (arc discharge method), properties and applications of fullerenes 8-10 marks
3. Explain the structure, synthesis (arc discharge, laser ablation, CVD method), properties and applications
of carbon nano tubes (SWCNT & MWCNT) 10 marks
4. Discuss the different types of Single walled carbon nano tubes with diagrams 6 marks
5. Write a note on Carbon nano composites & Carbon nano discs 8 marks
6. Write a note on Carbon nano fibers & Carbon nano diamonds 8 marks
Module 4: Nanotechnology in Energy storage and conversion
1. What are solar cell/Photovoltaics? Write a note on different generations of solar cells. 8 marks
2. With a neat diagram explain the construction and working of Dye sensitized solar cell. 8 marks
3. With a neat diagram explain the construction and working of Quantum dot sensitized solar cell. 8marks
4. Explain the construction and working of Fuel cell 8marks
5. Explain the construction and working of Lithium ion battery 8marks
6. Explain the requisites of anode and cathode materials 8marks
7. Mention the disadvantages of graphite as anode material 4-8marks
Module 5: Applications of Nanotechnology
1. Discuss the applications of nano technology in agriculture and food industry 8marks
2. Explain the applications of nano technology in optical field (Nano Photonics) 8marks
3. Explain the applications of nanotechnology in diagnosis and drug delivery
Or
Discuss the applications of nano technology in medicine and health care 8marks
4. Write a note on a) nano computing b) nano fertilizers c) nano electronics d) nano chemistry e) nano
sensors f) nano photonics 4 marks each
5. Explain the applications of nano technology in a) heart attack detection 8 marks
6. Explain the applications of nano technology in computing 4-8 marks
7. Explain the Biological and Biochemical Applications of nano technology 8 marks
8. Explain the nano technology applications in electronics 8 marks
