Teaching Plan
FACULTY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA
NANOTECHNOLOGY
BMFB 4303
1.0
SEMESTER II
SESSION 2011/2012
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Explain the significant of nanotechnology [C2, K].
2. Analyze the properties of nanomaterials based on its structures [C4, CTPS3].
3. Relate the understanding of nanomaterials properties with its synthesizing
techniques and characterization methods [C5, CTPS3].
4. Recommend suitable processing methods and potential application for
particular type of nanocomposites [C6, CTPS3].
2.0
Synopsis
This course introduces basic concepts of nanotechnology that covers introduction to
nanotechnology, type and properties of nanomaterials as well as its synthesis and
characterization techniques. It emphasizes the processing methods involve in
nanomaterials exploitation technology including of metal and ceramics
nanocomposites, polymer based and polymer-filled nanocomposites, natural and
biological inspired nanocomposites and nanocoatings for hard coatings and textiles.
Besides, it briefly covers the various applications and impact of nanotechnology to
human and environment.
3.0
References
Students are strongly advised to refer to the following texts:
1. Karkare, M. (2008) Nanotechnology: Fundamentals and Applications,. I.K.
International Pvt. Ltd.
2. Cao, G. & Wang, Y. (2011) Nanostructures & Nanomaterials: Synthesis,
Properties & Applications, 2nd Edition, New Jersey, NJ: World Scientific.
3. Ajayan, P.M., Schadler, L.S. & Braun, P.V. (2003) Nanocomposites Science
and Technology, WILEY-VCH Verlag.
4. Hornyak, G.L., Moore, J.J., Tibbals, H.F. & Dutta, J. (2009) Fundamentals of
Nanotechnology, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
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5. Mahmood, A. (2011) Nanocoatings: Size Effects in Nanostrutured Films,
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.
6. Kumar, U. (2008) Nanotechnology: A Fundamental Approach, Jodhpur:
Agrobios.
4.0
Course Implementations
1.
Lecture
3
14
42
2
14
Student
Learning
Time
(SLT)
28
2.
Tutorial
1
6
6
2
6
12
3.
Assignment
1
2
2
5
2
10
4
Presentation
3
1
3
5
1
5
Quiz
0.5
2
1
1
2
2
Test
1.5
2
3
3
2
6
No.
Sessions
Hours
Official
Contact
(hr)
Freq
TOTAL
No.
1.
2.
4.
5.
6.
6.0
Freq
57
GRAND TOTAL
5.0
SLT
Hours
63
120
Course Evaluations
Course Work
Percentage (%)
Assignment x 2
 Individual Work [Report Writing]
 Group Work [Report Writing]
10
Presentation x 1
 Based on Group Work
5
Quiz x 2
 Recent topic
 Short question answer
5
Test x 2
 Understanding, application, calculation, analysis,
data interpretation and short essay
Final Exam
 Understanding, application, calculation, analysis,
data interpretation and essay
30
50
Method of Evaluation
Component
Knowledge
Competency
Attitude
Communication
Test/Quizzes
Assignments/Case
Studies/Presentations
Exam
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8.0 Detail Syllabus and Teaching Plan
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Week
Session
1
20 ~ 24Feb., 12
Contents
Remarks
1.0 Introduction
Overview of
the Course
2
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
What is Nanotechnology?
Why Nanotechnology?
Bottom-up and Top-Down Approaches
Challenges in Nanotechnology
Ref.1 & Ref. 2
2.0 Nanomaterials I: Structure & Properties I
Assignment 1
(LO3)
27Feb. ~ 2 Mar.,
12
3
2.1
2.2
2.3
Nanoparticles
Nanowires and nanorods
Thin Films
Ref. 1 & Ref. 2
3.0 Nanomaterials I: Structure & Properties I
Quiz 1 (LO2)
5~ 9 Mar., 12
Tutorial 1
4
3.1
3.2
Nanotubes
Carbon Nanotubes
Ref. 1 & Ref. 2
4.0 Nanomaterials II: Synthesis & Production I
Ref. 2
4.1 Synthesis of Nanoparticles
4.2 Synthesis of Nanowires & Nanorods
4.3 Synthesis of Thin Films
12~ 16 Mar., 12
5
5.0 Nanomaterials II: Synthesis & Production II
Submit
19~ 23 Mar., 12
Assignment 1
6
5.1
5.2
Synthesis of Nanotubes
Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes
Ref. 2
6.0 Nanomaterials III: Tools & Characterization
Techniques I
Tutorial 2
Ref. 1 & Ref. 2
6.1
6.2
6.3
26~ 30 Mar., 12
7
Test 1 (LO1,
LO2)
2~ 6 April, 12
Tutorial 3
Techniques used in Nanotechnology
Tools used in Nanotechnology
Structural Characterization
7.0 Nanomaterials III: Tools & Characterization
Techniques II
Ref. 1 & Ref. 2
7.1
7.2
7.3
7 ~15 April, 12
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Chemical Characterization
Physical Properties of Nanomaterials
Electrical Conductivity
Mid- Semester Holidays
3/6
Week
Session
Contents
8
Assignment
2 (LO4)
8.0 Nanocomposites & Processing Method I:
Metal & Ceramic Nanocomposites
Tutorial 4
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Type of Metal & Ceramic Nanocomposites
8.3 Processing of Metal & Ceramic Nanocomposites
16 ~ 20 April, 12
Remarks
Ref. 1& 3
9
Tutorial 5
9.0 Nanocomposites & Processing Method II:
Polymer Nanocomposites
Ref. 1 & 3
23 ~27April, 12
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Classification of Polymer Nanocomposites
9.3 Processing of Polymer Nanocomposites
10
Quiz 2 (LO4)
Ref. 3, 4 & 6
30 April ~4 Mei,
12
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Natural Nanocomposite Materials
10.3 Biologically Derived Synthetic Nanocomposites
11
7 ~ 11 Mei, 12
11.0 Nanocoatings
Tutorial 6
11.1 What is Nanocoating?
11.2 Classification of Nanocoating based on Applications
11.3 Improvement of Coating Quality using Nanotechnology
Method
11.4 Nanomaterials for Hard Coating
Ref. 3 & 5
12.0 Nanotechnology and Textile
12
14 ~ 18 Mei, 12
10.0 Nanocomposites & Processing Method III:
Natural and Biological Inspired Nanocomposites
Submit
Assignment 2
Presentation
13
12.1 The use of Nanotechnology in Textile industry
12.2 Methods of Nano-coating on Fabrics
12.3 Properties imparted by Nano-treatment
12.4 Nanotechnology Textiles Development
Ref. 1 & 5
13.0 Applications of Nanotechnology
Test 2 (LO3,
LO4)
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Type of Commercial Applications of Nanotechnology
Ref. 2
21~ 25 Mei, 12
14
28 Mei ~ 1 Jun.,
12
14.0 Potential Risks of Nanotechnology
14.1 Health and Environmental Impact of Nanomaterials
14.2 Societal Risks
14.3 Nanotechnology Risks and Regulations
14.4 Required approach of industry
2 ~ 10 Jun., 12
Study Week
11~ 23 Jun., 12
Semester II Final Exam
Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
Ref. 1 & 6
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9.0 MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES – NANOTECHNOLOGY (BMFB 4303)
Course LO Matrix versus Faculty PO & Taxonomy Level
A. Matrix LO Kursus Lawan PO Fakulti & Taksonomi
Bil
l
LO Kursus
Matrix LO Kursus Lawan PO Fakulti
PO Fakulti
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1
Explain the significant of nanotechnology [C2, K].
X
2
Analyze the properties of nanomaterials based on its
structures [C4, CTPS3].
X
X
X
X
3
4
Relate the understanding of nanomaterials properties with
its synthesizing techniques and characterization methods
[C5, CTPS3].
Recommend suitable processing methods and potential
application for particular type of nanocomposites [C6,
CTPS3].
X
Nanotechnology
X
X
Matrix LO Kursus Lawan Tahap Taksonomi
Kognitif (C)
Psikomotor (P)
Afektif (A)
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
B. Matrix LO Lawan Kemahiran Insaniah (LO & KI)
Bil
LO Kursus
1
Explain the significant of nanotechnology [C2, K].
2
Analyze the properties of nanomaterials based on its
structures [C4, CTPS3].
3
4
Relate the understanding of nanomaterials properties with
its synthesizing techniques and characterization methods
[C5, CTPS3].
Recommend suitable processing methods and potential
application for particular type of nanocomposites [C6,
CTPS3].
Nanotechnology
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LL
CS
CTPS
ES
K
TS
EM
LS
2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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