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AC – 28/12/2021
Item No. 6.18
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus
for the
Programe : Master of Science
Course : M.Sc. (Material Science)
(Choice Based and Credit System with effect from
the academic year 2021 -22)
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Introduction:
Architecting novel and advance materials has been a source of inspiration since ancient
times. Materials have transformed civilization beyond the wildest imagination of our
predecessors. These days, like food, air, water and shelter, one cannot survive wit hout
materials and thus it is always in news. The world's long -term economic development
depends on the existence of efficient, innovative and smart materials and their industries.
These in turn rely on individuals who possess a sound grasp of their legal, economic,
technical and policy backgrounds.
Materials science is multidisciplinary and covers everything from the production of
aluminum, steel and silicon - to the development of new materials. The materials have wide
application, and they can be used in petroleum activities, energy technology or for more
everyday products such as knives. Material technology is therefore an important focus area
for Indian industry. The right choice of materials can save companies a lot of money and
work! Today, materials technologists face exciting challenges such as environmentally
friendly metal production and recycling, advanced material use in the oil and gas operations,
as well as the development of new materials based on nanotechnology for environmentally
friendly an d efficient utilization of our national energy resources.
1. Why study Materials Science?
Materials Science is the study for those who are curious about why different materials are
used for different purposes, how they are made and assembled and how they can be
developed and improved. The study provides expertise in areas that are important to India
as an industrial nation, both today and in the future. As a material science student, you will
benefit from this expertise and receive an education that is both r elevant and career -
enhancing in a later job situation.
There are many different companies that need people with expertise in materials science,
and students as a material scientist will have many opportunities after graduation in field
industry, research a nd academics.
At the same time this study program will have small classes with approx. 30 students, which
makes it easy to get acquainted with their fellow students. The sense of class, the unity and
the personal contact with the faculty teachers from the various department make the
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material science study completely unique, and distinguishes the study from other university
studies. Therefore, one should choose to study materials science at Mumbai University.
2. Goals
It is well known that material sector has its own impact on the progress and development of
any nation. The availability of various material resources and in house capability to use it in
the appropriate manner for productive development of a nation is the key factor in the
economic growth of the country. Keeping this long term need in mind at department of
Physics, University of Mumbai, we would like open a new branch as material Science .
The main goal would be to promote interdisciplinary research, development and teaching
activities in the fie ld of materials . The major objective of this effort will be to bring and to
bear, the expertise and facilities that are available in the various science departments on the
university campus, for purpose of teaching and solving some of the frontline problem s, both
of basic and applied nature.
We hereby proposed to start a 2 years MSc program in “Material Science”. The main aim is
to train the students so that they can take the field of Materials as their future career and
lead in solving the global problems in this area by scientific research. All modules are heavily
contextualized and draw on the wide network of expert staff in delivering a cutting edge
programme of the highest quality and relevance to students.
3. Eligibility .
M. Sc. (Material Science ) Progr am will be open to a candidate passed the Bachelor of
Science degree examination with Physics, or Chemistry, as a major subject (i.e. upto the
third year B. Sc. level), or Bachelor of Engineering degree (BE / BTech) examination or an
examination of another University recognized as equivalent thereto.
4. Intake Capacity .
Intake capacity - 30 maximum, with minimum - 20 candidates
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5. Course Structure & Distribution of Credits.
M. Sc. (Material Science ) Program is 2 years full -time course which will consists of total 12
(twelve) theory courses, total 6 (six) practical lab courses and 1 (one) project (thesis based)
in the last semester. Each theory course will be of 4 (four) credits, a practical lab course will
be of 4 (four) credits and a projec t will be of 24 (twenty four) credits. A student earns 24
(twenty four) credits per semester and total 96 (ninety six) credits in four semesters. The
course structure is as follows,
Theory Courses
Paper -1 Paper -2 Paper -3 Paper -4
Semester -I Applied
Mathematics and
Basic Quantum
Mechanics Thermodynamics
and Statistical
Mechanics
Fundamental
Material Science Properties of
Solids
Semester -II Types of
Material s Thin Film , Crystal
and Solid Growth Advance Material
Characterization Computational
Material Science
Semester -III Nanoscience &
Nanomaterials Materials for
Energy &
Environment Materials for
sensor, electronics
and Photonoics Soft condense
matter and
Biomaterials
Practical Lab courses
Semester -I Material Science Lab -I Material Science Lab -2
Semester -II Characterization of Material s Lab Material Designing and synthesis
Lab
Semester -III Nanomaterial & Functional Material
Lab Applied Materials Lab
One Semester Project:
Semester -IV Dissertation based R&D Project
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Semester I
M.Sc. (Material Science ) Program for Semester -I consists of four theory courses and
two practical courses. The details are as follows:
Theory Course s (4): 16 hours per week (One lecture of one week duration)
Theory Paper Subject Lectures ( Hrs) Credits
PSMS101 Applied Mathematics
and Basic Quantum
Mechanics 60 04
PSMS102 Thermodynamics and
Statistical Mechanics 60 04
PSMS103 Fundamental Material
Science 60 04
PSMS104 Properties of Solids 60 04
Total 240 16
Practical lab courses (2): 16 hours per week
Practical Lab Course Practical Lab Sessions (Hrs) Credits
PSMSP101
Material Science Lab -I 120 04
PSMSP102
Material Science Lab -II 120 04
Total 240 08
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Semester II
M.Sc. (Material Science ) Program for Semester -II consists of four theory courses and
two practical courses. The details are as follows:
Theory Course s (4): 16 hours per week (One lecture of one week duration)
Theory Paper Subjects Lectures (Hrs) Credits
PSMS201 Types of Material s 60 04
PSMS202 Thin Film , Crystal and
Solid Growth 60 04
PSMS203 Advance Material
Characterization 60 04
PSMS204 Computational Material
Science 60 04
Total 240 16
Practical lab courses (2): 16 hours per week
Practical Lab Course Practical Lab Sessions (Hrs) Credits
PSMSP201
Characterization of Material s
Lab 120 04
PSMSP20 2
Material Designing and
synthesis Lab 120 04
Total 240 08
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Semester III
M.Sc. (Material Science ) Program for Semester -III consists of four theory courses ,
and two practical course. The details are as follows:
Theory Courses (4): 16 hours per week (One lecture of one week duration)
Theory Paper Subjects Lectures (Hrs) Credits
PSMS301 Nanoscience &
Nanomaterials 60 04
PSMS302 Materials for Energy &
Environment 60 04
PSMS303 Materials for Sensor,
electronics and
Photonoics 60 04
PSMS304 Soft condense matter
and Biomaterials 60 04
Total 240 16
Practical lab courses (2): 16 hours per week
Practical Lab Course Practical Lab Sessions (Hrs) Credits
PSMSP301
Nanomaterial &
Functional Material Lab 120 04
PSMSP302
Applied Materials Lab 120 04
Total 240 08
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Semester IV : PSMSP 401 Project Work
M.Sc. (Material Science ) Program for Semester -IV consists of fulltime dissertation based
research project of 24 credits. Every student will have to complete a separate project in
Semester IV with twenty four credits (600 marks). Students have to prepare and submit a
Master level thesis and the final evaluation will be done by external field expert on the
bases of the quality of the thesis and Viva -Voce examination .
The candidate shall be awarded the degree of M. Sc. (Material Science ) after
completing the course and meeting all the evaluation criteria.
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6. Scheme of Examination and Passing:
1. This course will have 40% Term Work (TW) / Internal Assessment (IA) and 60%
external (University written examination of 2.5 Hours duration for each course paper
and practical examination of 4 Hours duration for each practical). All external
examination s will be held at the end of each semester and will be conducted by the
University as per the existing norms.
2. Term Work / Internal Assessment - IA (40%) and University examination (60%) - shall
have separate heads of passing. For Theory courses, internal ass essment shall carry
40 marks and Semester -end examination shall carry 60 marks for each Theory
Course.
3. To pass, a student has to obtain minimum grade point E and above , separately in the
IA and external examination .
4. The University (external) examination for Theory and Practical shall be conducted at
the end of each Semester and the evaluation of Project work i.e. Dissertation, at the
end of the forth Semester by the external field expert .
5. The candidates shall appear for external examination of 4 theory co urses each
carrying 60 marks of 2.5 hours duration and 2 practical courses each carrying 100
marks at the end of each semester.
6. The candidate shall prepare and submit for practical examination a certified Journal
based on the practical course carried out u nder the guidance of a faculty member s
with minimum number of experiments as specified in the syllabus for each group.
7. Standard of Passing for University Examinations:
As per ordinances and regulations prescribed by the University for semester based credit
and grading system
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8. Standard point scale for grading:
Grade Marks Grade Points
O 80 & above 10
A+ 70 to 79.99 9
A 60 to 6 9.99 8
B+ 55 to 59 .99 7
B 50 to 54.99 6
C 45 to 49 .99 5
D 40 to 44 .99 4
F (Fail) 39.99 & below 0
9. Justification:
Materials Science has been a strength of the University Department of Physics with several
faculty members working in the broad areas of thin films, condensed matter physics, surface
physics, solid -state device physics, nanosynthesis, nanocatalysts and photocatalysts. The
group has been involved in basic research, teaching, developing technologies, and in some
cases transferring them to industry. In the past 8 years, the Department strength has
increased from a total of 8 faculty member s to 16 at present and many of the newly
appointed faculty members also have expertise in Materials Science and Soft Condensed
Matter Physics. We have developed a comprehensive laboratory for training and research in
the field of “ Advance Materials”.
In addition, there is a lot expertise in the area of Material Science available in Mumbai due
to proximity to eminent institutions like IIT, Bombay, BARC, TIFR and ICT, Mumbai. Guest
lecture s from eminent material scientist from these institutions and persons from industry,
a dedicated strong core group comprising of faculty members of Kalina campus and
opportunity to perform industry based projects will make it a unique program.
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10. Fee Structure:
Details of the Fees for the M.Sc. course for the 1st Year is given below.
Note: The Fees may be upwardly revised by the University and the revised Fees applicable at
the time of admission will be charged.
Sr. No Description of Fees Charged Amounts (Rupees)
1 Tuition 20000/ -
2 Other fees/Extracurricular activities 250/ -
3 Registration fee for M Sc Part I only 850/ -
4 Registration form fee 25/-
5 Laboratory fee 15000/-
6 Laboratory deposit 1000 /-
7 Library 2000 /-
8 Gymkhana 200/-
9 Admission processing fee 200/-
10 Vice chancellors fund 20/-
11 Magazine 100
12 Identity card 70/-
13 Group insurance 40/-
14 Student welfare 50/-
15 University sports and cultural activity 30/-
16 Development fee 1000 /-
17 Utility 250/-
18 Computer/internet 1000 /-
19 e suvidha 50/-
20 e charges 20/-
21 Disaster relief fund 10/-
22 Cultural Activity 6/-
Total 42,171/ -
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Details of the Fees for the M.Sc. course for the 2nd Year is given below.
Note: The Fees may be up wardly revised by the University and the revised Fees applicable at
the time of admission will be charged.
Sr. No Description of Fees Charged Amounts (Rupees)
1 Tuition 20000/ -
2 Other fees/Extracurricular activities 250/ -
3 Registration fee for M Sc Part I only 850/ -
4 Registration form fee 25/-
5 Laboratory fee 15000 /-
6 Project Component 5000/ -
7 Laboratory deposit 1000 /-
8 Library 2000 /-
9 Gymkhana 200/-
10 Admission processing fee 200/-
11 Vice chancellors fund 20/-
12 Magazine 100
13 Identity card 70/-
14 Group insurance 40/-
15 Student welfare 50/-
16 University sports and cultural activity 30/-
17 Development fee 1000 /-
18 Utility 250/-
19 Computer/internet 1000 /-
20 e suvidha 50/-
21 e charges 20/-
22 Disaster relief fund 10/-
23 Cultural Activity 6/-
Total 47,171/ -
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Other Charges: Amounts (Rupees)
Document verification (wherever
applicable) 400/ -
Form and Prospectus fee 100/ -
University Exam fee 600/ -
Mark sheet 50/-
Project fee(wherever applicable) 2000/ -
Convocation fee only for M Sc part II 250/ -
Refundable deposits:
Caution money 150/ -
Library deposit 250/ -
Form and prospectus fees will be collected at the time of the purchase of
prospectus. In addition, Railway concession fee, Cultural activity fee and library
smart card fee will be collected at the time of admission for students taking
admission, as prescribed by the University. Any additional applicable f ees may be
charged by University on recommendation of the University aut horities .
NB: For eign students will have to pay five times of prescribed fees.
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Complete Syllabus:
Semester 1 : Theory Courses
PSMS10 1: Applied Mathematics and Basic Quantum Mechanics (60 lectures,
4 credits)
Unit -1: Vector Calculus and Differential Equations
(A) Review of vector addition and multiplication – dot product, cross product, scalar and
vector triple products, concept of vector derivative (del operator) - gradient, divergence,
curl and Laplacian operators, convective derivative and Maxwell’s eq uations as
examples
(B) Ordinary differential equations (ODE), first order ODE, second and higher order
homogenous linear ODE, ODE with inhomogeneous term, methods of solution,
radioactive decay and damped, driven harmonic oscillator as examples
(C) Partial Diffe rential equations (PDE), linear homogeneous PDE, boundary conditions and
initial conditions, methods of solution, wave equation and Poisson/Laplace equation as
examples
Unit 2: Matrices and Integral Transforms
(A) Matrices, revision of matrix addition and multiplication, algebraic properties of matrices,
their trace and their determinant, minimal concepts of linear algebra, the matrix
eigenvalue problem, diagonalisation of matrices
(B) Fourier series (basic introduction only), Fourier transform and properties, applications of
Fourier transform, Laplace transform and properties, applications of Laplace transform
Unit 3: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and the 1 -D Schrodinger equation
(A) Brief historical review (revision o nly), Postulates of QM, Observables and operators,
measurement, the state function and expectation values, Dirac notation
(B) The time -dependent Schrodinger equation, time development of state functions, time -
independent Schrodinger equation, one -dimensional infinite well, finite well, barrier as
examples.
(C) Superposition principle and its implications, Commutator relations, Heisenberg’s
uncertainty principle (HUP), emphasis on HUP as a tool for order -of-magnitude
estimates
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Unit 4: The 3 -D Schrodinger equat ion and some approximation methods
(A) 2-D and 3 -D Schrodinger equation in cartesian coordinates, particle in a 3 -D box
(B) Schrodinger equation in spherical polar coordinates (3 -D), the angular momentum
problem and the hydrogen atom as examples (direct quoting of the eigen -solutions,
followed by physical interpretation)
(C) Concept of variational method to obtain ground state energies, Helium atom and
Hydrogen molecular ion as minimal examples
References:
[1] “Mathematical Methods for Physicists, 7th ed.” – G. Arfken, H. Weber, F. E. Harris
[2] “Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences, 3rd ed.” – M. L. Boas
[3] “Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 2nd ed.” – D. J. Griffiths
[4] “Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications, 2nd ed.” – N. Zettilli
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PSMS10 2: Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (60 lectures, 4 credits)
Unit 1: Thermodynamics
(A) [Revision] Concept of temperature, Zeroth law of thermodynamics, types of processes,
PV diagram as a tool for analysis
(B) [Revision] Concepts of internal energy, work and heat, First law of thermodynamics,
thermodynamic state of a system, specific heat
(C) Second law of thermodynamics, efficiency of a thermodynamic cycle, irreversibility,
concept of entropy, TS diagram and it use
(D) Thermodynamic potentials: comparative analys is of Enthalpy, Helmholtz free energy
and Gibbs free energy, first order phase transitions and the Clausius -Clapeyron equation
Unit 2: Classical Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics
(A) Statistical description of a system of particles, Phase space and number of accessible
microstates for a given the macrostate; Statistical definition of entropy; Gibb’s paradox
and correct counting of microstates
(B) Phase space density and ergodic hypothesis; Liouville theorem, Microcanonical
ensemble, classical ideal gas as an exam ple
(C) Canonical ensemble: Equilibrium between a system and an energy reservoir, Canonical
partition function (Z) and derivation of thermodynamics; Energy fluctuations
(D) Grand canonical ensemble: Equilibrium between a system and a particle -energy
reservoir; Gra nd partition function and derivation of thermodynamics; Fluctuations
Unit 3: Quantum Statistics and examples of Ideal Bose and Fermi systems
(A) Counting particle states for Bose and Fermi gases, Comparison to Boltzmann gas,
Calculation of partition function and thermodynamic variables
(B) Thermodynamics of an ideal Bose gas, Calculation of number density of particles, total
internal energy, equation of state and thermodynamic variables, Bose -Einstein
condensation temperature and number density; Debye theory of sp ecific heat as an
example
(C) Thermodynamics of an ideal Fermi gas, Calculation of number density of particles, total
internal energy, equation of state and thermodynamic variables, Concept of Fermi
energy and degenerate Fermi gas; free electron gas in metals and thermionic emission
as examples
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Unit 4: Critical Phenomena and Transport Phenomena
(A) Gibbs density for spin systems with interaction, Ising and Heisenberg Hamiltonians with
quantum mechanical interaction between electric/magnetic dipoles. Calculating
partition function for a finite number of interacting spins, Solution of 1 -D Ising model,
Illustration of critical phase transition in 2 -D Ising model (no detailed treatment)
(B) First order and second order phase transitions. Thermodynamic potentials and
derivatives. Universality of second order phase transitions. Transition temperature,
critical exponents
(C) Random walk, Binomial distribution, Brownian motion, Kinetic theory of diffusion;
Langevin equation, Mean square velocities, mean square displacements, autocorrelation
functions for random variables, Fluctuation -dissipation theorem
References:
[1] “Heat and Thermodynamics, 7th ed.” – M. W. Zemansky, R. H. Dittman
[2] “Statistical Mechanics, 2nd ed.” – K. Huang
[3] “A Modern Course in Statistical Physics, 4th ed.” – L. E. Reichl
[4] “Statistical Mechanics, 3rd ed.” – R. K. Pathria, P. D. Beale
PSMS103: Fundamentals of Materials Science (60 lectures, 4 credits)
Unit 1: Crystallography
Crystal Structures and Crystal Geometry, The Space Lattice and Unit Cells, Crystal
Systems and Bravais Lattices, Principal Metallic Crystal Structures, Atom Positions in Cubic
Unit Cells, Directions in Cubic Unit Cells, Miller Indices For Crystallographic Planes In Cubic
Unit Cells, Crystallographic Planes and Directions In Hexagonal Unit Cells, Comparison of
FCC,HCP, and BCC Crystal Structures, Volume, Planar, and Linear Density Unit Cell
Calculations, Polymorphism or Allotr opy, Crystal Structure Analysis, Point group, Space
group , Crystalline Imperfections, point defects, dislocations and stacking faults.
Unit 2: Metallurgy
Solidification of Metals, Solidification of Single Crystals, Metallic Solid Solutions, Rate
Processes in Solids, Diffusion In Solids, Industrial Applications of Diffusion Processes, Effect
of Temperature on Diffusion In Solids. Phase Diagrams, Phase Diagrams of Pure Substances,
Gibbs Phase Rule, Binary Isomorphous Alloy Systems, The Lever Rule, Nonequilibr ium
Solidification of Alloys, Binary Eutectic Alloy Systems, Binary Peritectic Alloy Systems,
Binary Monotectic Systems, Invariant Reactions, Phase Diagrams With Intermediate Phases
and Compounds, Ternary Phase Diagrams
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Unit 3: Mechanical Properties of So lids
Mechanical Properties of Metals, the Processing of Metals and Alloys, Stress and
Strain In Metals, The Tensile Test and The Engineering Stress -Strain Diagram, Hardness and
Hardness Testing, Plastic Deformation of Metal Single Crystals, Plastic Deform ation of
Polycrystalline Metals, Solid -Solution Strengthening of Metals, Recovery and
Recrystallization of Plastically Deformed. Metals, Fracture of Metals, Fatigue of Metals,
Creep and Stress Rupture of Metals . Tribology: wear of metals –mechanisms, factor s
influencing wear, wear resistance -protection against wear
Unit 4: Degradation of Metals
Corrosion, Electrochemical Corrosion of Metals, Galvanic Cells, Corrosion Rates
(Kinetics), Types of Corrosion, Oxidation of Metals, Corrosion Control .
Prevention of degradation: Alloying environment, environment conditioning, design
modification, Cathodic and anodic protection, organic and inorganic coating, inhibitors and
passivators, Wear resistant coating.
PSMS104: Properties of Solids (60 lectures, 4 credits)
Unit -1: Lattice vibrations and thermal properties
Vibrations of Monoatomic Lattice, normal mode frequencies, dispersion relation;
Lattice with two atoms per unit cell (diatomic linear chain), normal mode frequencies,
dispersion relation, Quantization of lattice vibrations: Phonons, phonon momentum,
Inela stic scattering of neutrons by phonons, Surface vibrations, Inelastic Neutron scattering,
Complementarity between X -ray and Neutron Diffraction methods
Thermal Energy of a harmonic oscillator (Specific Heat models of Einstein and Debye;
review), Anharmonic Crystal Interaction. Thermal conductivity – Lattice Thermal Resistivity,
Phonon collision: Normal and Umklapp Processes, Effects due to anharmonicity: Thermal
Expansion
Unit -2: Electric and Dielectric properties
Electric properties of metals, classical free electron theory of metals, Fermi Dirac
statistic and electron distribution in solids, Density of energy states and Fermi energy, Free
electron g as in one and three dimensional box, Motion of electrons and effective mass, The
Boltzmann equation and relaxation time, Electrical conductivity of metals and alloys,
Mathiessen’s rule, Thermo -electric effects, Wiedmann -Franz Law, Lorentz number, ac
conduc tivity,
Maxwell’s equations in dielectric medium, Polarization, Theory of Local Electric field at an
atom, Clausius -Mossotti relation, Electronic polarizability, Frequency dependence of
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polarizability, Polarization Catastrophe Ferroelectricity, Antiferroel ectricity, Piezoelectricity,
ferroel asticity with suitable examples.
Unit 3: Magnetic and Superconductive Properties
Diamagnetism and Paramagnetism, Langevin theory of diamagnetism, Hund’s rules
to determine ground state of ions with partially filled sh ell, Temperature dependence of
paramagnetism: Curie Law, Magnetic ordering in solids: Ferromagnetic, antiferromagnetic
and ferrimagnetic, Magnetic hysteresis and ferromagnetic domains, Examples of magnetic
materials for various applications
Superconductiv ity: Occurrence of superconductivity, Meissner effect, Isotope effect, Critical
fields: Type I and Type II behavior
Theoretical survey: London equations, Outline of BCS theory, Josephson superconducting
effect (DC and AC), Superconducting materials: Conv entional and High -Tc and some
applications
Unit 4: Semiconductor Properties
Band theory of Soilds, Formation of bands in solids, Density of states, Bloch theorem,
Kronig Penny Model, Nearly free electron approximation, Gaps at Brillouin Zones
boundaries, electron states, Classification into conductors, semiconductors, and insulators,
Effective mass and concept of holes, Fermi surface
Elementary theory of semiconductors, c onductivity of semiconductors, simplified model of
an intrinsic semiconductor and insulator, carrier statistics in intrinsic and extrinsic crystals,
electrical conductivity, mobility of charge carriers, Hall effect, direct and indirect, law of
mass action and chemical potential of semiconductors, advantages and applications of
semiconductor devices.
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Semester 1 : Laboratory Courses
PSMSP101 : Material Science Lab -I (Practical Lab session 120 hrs a nd 4 credits)
Students have to perform minimum of 8 experiments from the list given below:
List of Experiments
1. Susceptibility measurement by Guoy’s balance method
2. Study of Hall effect and estimation of Hall coefficient R, carrier density (n) and carier
mobility of Semiconductor material
3. Measurement of Mag neto resistance of Bi specimen
4. Michelson Interferometer
5. Study of variation of dielectric constant of a ferro electric material with
temperature (barium titanate)
6. Ultrasonic Interferometer – Young’s modulus and elastic constant of solids
7. Study of Thermal properties of given crystal (specific heat, thermal expansion,
thermal conductivity)
8. Study of variation of magnetic properties with composition of a ferrite Specimen
using BH loop tracer
9. Study of colour centres and thermo luminance of alkali halides (Metal Oxides)
10. Resistivity & Energy band gap by four probe method
PSMSP10 2: Material Science Lab -II (Practical Lab session 120 hrs a nd 4
credits)
Students have to perform minimum of 8 experiments from the list given below:
List of Experiments
1. Rockwell and Brinnels Hardness testing of Materials
2. Studying the corrosion properties of coatings
3. Determine Dielectric Constant of Ferroelectric Material using LCR bridge
4. Resistivity of Ge sample by van der Pauw method at different temp and
determination of band gap
5. Grain Size measurement Ferrous alloys and Non -ferrous Alloys using optical
microscope
6. Image analysis, finding defects, particle size analysis from SEM and TEM images
7. Investigating Crystal structure and miller indices of the given XRD Pattern
8. Non-Destruct ive Technique – Ultrasonic flaw detector
9. Laser Experiments – Wavelength and Particle Size Determination
10. Refractive index of Material using He -Ne laser
11. Thermo -emf of bulk samples of metals (aluminium or copper)
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Semester 2: Theory Courses
PSMS 201: Types of Material (60 lectures, 4 credits)
Unit 1: Engineering Alloys
Engineering Alloys, Production of Iron and Steel, The Iron -Iron Carbide Phase
Diagram, Heat Treatment of Plain -Carbon Steels, Low -Alloy Steels, stainless steel, cast irons
Aluminum Alloys, Coppe r Alloys, Magnesium, Titanium, and Nickel Alloys
Unit 2: Polymeric material
Polymeric Materials, Polymerization Reactions, Industrial Polymerization Methods,
Crystallinity and Stereoisomerism In Some Thermoplastics, Processing of Plastic Materials,
General -Purpose Thermoplastics, Engineering Thermoplastics, Thermosetting Plastics
(Thermosets), Elastomers (Rubbers), Deformation and Strengthening of Plastic Materials,
Creep and Fracture of Polymeric Materials Application of polymers: Polymer additives, as
coating materials, fillers, plasticizers, stabilizers, lubricants, colorants, flame retardants,
Conducting polymers as gas sensors, and biosensors. Optical sensors.
Unit 3: Ceramic and Composite material
Ceramic Materials, Simple Ceramic Crystal Struc tures, Silicate Structures, Processing
of Ceramics, Traditional and Technical Ceramics, Electrical Properties of Ceramics,
Mechanical Properties of Ceramics, Thermal Properties of Ceramics, Glasses.
Composite Materials, Fibers for Reinforced -Plastic Compo site Materials, Fiber -Reinforced -
Plastic Composite Materials, Open -Mold Processes for Fiber -Reinforced -Plastic Composite
Materials, Closed -Mold Processes for Fiber -Reinforced -Plastic Composite Ma terials,
Concrete, Asphalt and Asphalt Mixes, Wood, Sandwich Structures
Unit 4: Advance Materials
Electrets - properties and applications - Metallic glasses - Properties and applications
- SMART materials - Piezoelectric, magnetostrictive, electrostrictive materials - Shape
memory alloys - Rheological fluids – CCD device materials and applications, Ferrofuilds,
spintronics material, Metamaterials, Graphene, super alloy, Spinel materials, Perovskites,
MEMS, NEMS , Material for Quantum technology.
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PSMS20 2: Thin film and Crystal Growth (60 lectures, 4 credits)
Unit I – Vacuum Techniques
Fundamental processes at low pressures, Mean Free Path, Time to form monolayer,
Number density, Materials used at low pressure, vapour pressure Impingement rate, Flow
of gases, Production of low pressures; High Vacuum Pumps and s ystems, Ultra High Vacuum
Pumps and System, Measurement of pressure, Leak detections
Unit 2 --Thin film deposition techniques
Preparation of Thin Films: Thermal evaporation, e -beam deposition, Cathode
Sputtering, DC sputtering, Magentron sputtering, Chemical vapor Deposition, Laser
Ablation, Molecular Beam epitaxy, electro -plating, sol -gel method (Spin and Dip coatings),
Langmur -Blochet Films
Unit 3 Crystal Growth phenomena
The historical development of crystal growth – significance o f single crystals - the
chemical physics of crystal growth Crystal growth: Phase equilibria and Crystallization
Techniques, phase diagrams and solubility curves, Kinetics of Nucleation, Rate equation,
Heterogeneous and secondary nucleation, Crystal surface s, growth mechanisms, mass
transport, crystal morphology,, influence of supersaturation, temperature, solvents,
impurities; Polymorphism – phase transition and kinetics.
Unit 4: Crystal Growth Technology
Silicon, Compound semiconductors, CdTe, CdZnTe, C zochralski technique, Bridgman
technique, Float zone Process, Liquid Phase expitaxy, Molecular Beam epitaxy. Growth of
Oxide & Halide crystals - Techniques and applications,
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PSMS203: Advance Material Characterization: (60 lectures, 4 credits)
Unit I: Microscopy
Optical microscopy, Fluorescence microscopy, Scanning electron microscopy (SEM),
Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Scanning Transmission electron microscopy
(STEM), Atomic Force microscopy (AFM), Scanning Tunneling microscopy (STM) , Electron
Probe micro -analyzer (EPMA).
Unit 2: Electromagnetic Radiation Spectroscopy
UV-Vis Spectroscopy, X -Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectroscopy, Fourier -Transform
Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman Spectroscopy, Photoluminescence Spectroscopy (PL),
Rotational Spectroscopy, X -Ray Diffraction (XRD)
Unit 3: Particle Spectroscopy
X-Ray photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Auger electron Spectroscopy (AES),
Neutron diffraction, Rutherford Backscattering Spectroscopy (RBS), Mass Spectroscopy,
Nuclear mag netic resonance Spectroscopy (NMR), Inductive Couple Plasma mass
Spectroscopy (ICPMS), Electron spin resonance Spectroscopy
Unit 4: Thermal and electrical characterization techniques
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermo Gravimetric Analysis (TGA),
Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA), Two and Four probe method, Van der Pauw method,
Hall probe method, Electrochemical (IV, CV, Impedance, Capacitance) Measurements, BET -
Surface a rea measurement.
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PSMS204: Computational Material Science (60 lectures, 4 credits)
Unit – I – Basic Concepts and Theoretical Background
Introduction and basic concepts: Theoretical background, basic equations for
interacting electrons and nuclei, Coulomb interaction in condensed matter, Independent
electron approximations, periodic solids and electron bands, structures of crystals: lattice +
basis, the reciprocal lattice and Brillouin zone, excitations and the Bloch theorem.
The quantum theory of bonding: The Hamiltonian formulation, Dirac notation, electronic
wave function, Schrödinger equation.
Unit – 2 – Quantum Mechanics of Materials
Central field approximation, Hami ltonian of the solid, Born -Oppenheimer
approximation, hydrogen atom and molecule.
Hartree -Fock method: Coulomb and exchange operator, Fock operator, the HartreeFock
Hamiltonian, basis set, charge density, the self -consistent field (SCF) procedure, expectat ion
value.
Density functional theory: Exact formulation, approximations, choice of basis functions,
essential machinery of a place -wave DFT code, energy minimization and dynamics.
Semi -empirical tight binding methods: Linear combination of atomic orbitals (LCAO),
Hamiltonian and overlap matrices, Slater -Koster parameters for two -center integral, tight
binding to empirical atomistic models.
Unit – 3 – Molecular Statics
The potential energy landscapes.
Energy minimization: Generic nonlinear minimization, steepest descent, line minimization,
conjugate method, Newton -Raphson method.
Saddle points and transition paths: Nudged elastic band method Implementing molecular
statics: Neighbor list, periodic boundary condition, applying stress and pressure, boundary
conditions on atoms.Application to crystals and crystalline defects: Cohesive energy of an
infinite crystal, crystal defects (vacancies, surfaces, interfaces, dislocations).
Unit – 4 – Modelling and Simulations of Materials
Model systems and interatomic p otentials,
Molecular Dynamics: Equations of motion for atomic systems, the basic machinery and
finite difference methods, time integration algorithm, starting a simulation, simulation of
microcanonical (NVE) and canonical ensemble (NVT), controlling the system (temperature,
pressure), thermostats and barostats, equilibration, running, measuring and analyzing MD
simulation data, measurement of statistical quantities, estimating errors.
References:
1. Condensed Matter in a Nutshell, G. D. Mahan, Princeton Uni versity Press, Princeton and
Oxford (2011).
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2. Modern Quantum Chemistry – Introduction to Advanced Electronics Structure Theory,
A Szabo and N. S. Oslund, Dover Publications Inc., Mineola, New York, (1989).
3. Electronic Structure Calculations for Solids and Molecules – Theory and Computational
Methods, Jorge Kohanoff, Cambridge University Press, 1 edition (2006).
4. Modelling materials – Continuum, Atomistic, Multiscale Techniques, E. B. Tadmor and
R. E. Miller, Cambridge University Press, New York (2011).
5. Computer Simulation of Liquids, M. P. Allen and D. J. Tildesley, Clarendon Press –
Oxford, (1991).
6. Understanding Molecular Simulations, D. Frenkel and B. Smit, Academic Press, (2002).
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Semester 2: Laboratory Courses
PSMSP 201: Characterizatio n of Materials Lab (Practical Lab session 120 hrs
and 4 credits)
Students have to perform minimum of 8 experiments from the list given below:
List of Experiments
1. Strain analysis and Particle size determination by XRD and Phase determination by
JCPDS.
2. Finding type of molecules and vibration levels using FTIR and Raman Spectra.
3. Study of optical properties of material by using UV -Vis spectroscopy
4. Finding the BET surface area of given material using nitrogen absorption -desorption.
5. Study Luminance materi al using Photo -Luminance (PL) spectroscopy
6. Indexing of Selected Area Electron Diffraction (SAED) pattern to crystal structure.
7. Determining the elements and its composition by XRF measurement.
8. XPS data analysis: Finding chemical states and chemical shi ft from XPS spectra.
9. Study crystallization of solids using DSC technique.
10. Mössbauer Spectra analysis of Fe -based specimen: Determination of isomer shift,
hyperfine field, estimation of oxidation state in ferrite samples.
11. Thickness and Refractive index measurement using Elipsometery.
PSMSP 202: Material Designing and synthesis Lab (Practical Lab session 120
hrs and 4 credits)
Students have to perform minimum of 8 experiments from the list given below:
List of Experiments
1. Handling of Vacuum system and finding pumping characteristic of vacuum pumps.
2. Deposition of metal thin film using thermal evaporation system.
3. Deposition of non -conducting material thin film using RF -magnetron sputtering
system.
4. Synthes is of thin film by sol -gel method (Spin -coating & Dip -coating).
5. Constructing material by solid state method
6. Synthesis of Spinel or Perovskites material by chemical methods
7. Designing of material by Computational tools - 1.
8. Designing of material by Computat ional tools - 2.
9. Studying material properties by Computational tools - 1.
10. Studying material properties by Computational tools - 2.
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Semester 3: Theory Courses
PSMS301: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (60 lectures, 4 credits)
Unit 1:
1. Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies: An Overview, Why Nanomaterials? Scale,
Structure, and Behavior, A Brief History of Materials, Nanomaterials and Nanostructures in
Nature.
2. Nanomaterials: Classes and Fundamentals, Classification of Nanomaterials Si ze Effects,
Surface to Volume Ratio Versus Shape, Magic Numbers, Surface Curvature, Strain
Confinement
3. Synthesis and Characterization, Synthesis of Nanoscale Materialsand Structures, Methods
for Making 0D Nanomaterials, Methods for Making 1D and 2D, Na nomaterials, Methods for
Making 3D Nanomaterials, Top -Down Processes, Intermediate Processes, Bottom Up
Processes, Methods for Nanoproflling, Characterization of Nanomaterials
4. Cohesive Energy: Ionic solids, Defects in Ionic solids, Covalently bonded so lids, Organic
crystals, Inert -gas solids, Metals, Conclusion
5. Quantum effect: Quantum wells, wires and dots: Fabricating Quantum Nanostructures:
Solution fabrication, Size and dimensionality effects: Size effects, Size effects on conduction
electrons, C onduction electrons and dimensionality, Fermi gas and density of states,
Potential wells, Partial confinement, Properties dependent on density of states; Excitons,
Single electron Tunneling; Applications: Infrared detectors, Quantum dot lasers
Unit 2:
1. Vibrational Properties: The finite One -dimensional monoatomic lattice, Ionic solids,
Experimental Observations: Optical and acoustical modes; Vibrational spectroscopy of
surface layers of nanoparticles – Raman spectroscopy of surface layers, Infrared
Spectroscopy of surface layers; Photon confinement, Effect of dimension on lattice
vibrations, Effect of dimension on vibrational density of states, effect of size on Debye
frequency, Melting temperature, Specific heat, Plasmons, Surface -enhanced Raman
Spectr oscopy, Phase transitions.
2. Mechanical Properties of Nanostructured: Materials : Stress -Strain Behavior of materials;
Failure Mechanism of Conventional Grain -Sized Materials; Mechanical Properties of
Consolidated Nano -Grained Materials; Nanostructured M ultilayers; Mechanical and
Dynamical Properties of Nanosized Devices: General considerations, Nanopendulum,
Vibrations of a Nanometer String, The Nanospring, The Clamped Beam, The challenges and
Possibilities of Nanomechanical sensors, Methods of Fabricati on of Nanosized Devices
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Unit 3:
1. Magnetism in Nanostructures: Basics of Ferromagnetism; Behavior of Powders of
Ferromagnetic Nanoparticles : Properties of a single Ferromagnetic Nanoparticles, Dynamic
of Individual Magnetic Nanoparticles, Measuremen ts of Superparamagnetism and the
Blocking Temperature, Nanopore Containment of Magnetic Particles; Ferrofluids; Bulk
nanostructured Magnetic Materials: Effect of nanosized grain structure on magnetic
properties, Magnetoresisitive materials, Antiferromagnet ic nanoparticles.
2. Electronic Properties: Ionic solids, Covalently bonded solids; Metals: Effect of lattice
parameter on electronic structure, Free electron model, The Tight -Binding model;
Measurements of electronic structure of nanoparticles: Semicondu cting nanoparticles,
Organic solids, Metals.
3. Nanoelectronics: N and P doping and PN junctions, MOSFET, Scaling of MOSFETs;
Spintronics: Definition and examples of spintronic devices, Magnetic storage and spin
valves, Dilute magnetic semiconductors; Mol ecular switches and electronics: Molecular
switches, Molecularelectronics, Mechanism of conduction through a molecule; Photonic
crystals.
Unit 4:
1. An introduction to nanochemistry concepts: Nanochemistry introduction, Surface, Size,
Shape, Self -assemb ly, Defects, The bio -nano interface, Safety.
2. Gold nanoparticles : Introduction, Surface, Size, Shape, Self -assembly, Defects,
3. Cadmium Selenide nanoparticles : Introduction, Surface, Size, Shape, Self -assembly,
Defects, 4. Iron Oxide: Introduction, Su rface, Size, Shape, Self -assembly, Bio-nano, Iron
Oxide -Nano .
5. Carbon: Introduction, Surface, Size, Shape, Self -assembly, Bio -nano, Conclusion,
6. Carbon Allotropy : Nature of the carbon bond, New Carbon clusters: Small Carbon clusters,
Buckyball, The s tructure of molecular C60, Crystalline C60, Larger and smaller Buckyballs,
Buckyballs of other atoms; Carbon nanotubes: Fabrication, Structure, Electronic properties,
Vibrational properties, Functionalization, Doped Carbon Nanotubes, Mechanical properties;
Nanotube Composites: Polymer -carbon nanotube composites, Metal -Carbon nanotube
composites; Graphene nanostructures.
Main References:
[1] The Physics and Chemistry of Nanosolids, Frank J. Owens and Charles P. Poole, Wiley -
Interscience, 2008.
[2] Nanoma terials, Nanotechnologies and Design: An Introduction for Engineers and
Architects, Daniel L. Schodek, Paulo Ferreira, Michael F. Ashby, Publisher: Butterworth -
Heinemann Ltd.
[3] Concepts of Nanochemistry, LudovicoCademartiri and Geoffrey A. Ozin , Wiley -VCH,
2009.
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PSMS302: Materials for Energy and Environmental applications (60 lectures,
4 credits)
Unit 1: Material for Energy conversion
Introduction to energy conversion, Photovoltaic: Solar energy, semiconductor
physics , p-n junction, and photovoltaic cells, Design of Solar Cells, Photovoltaic device
fabrication and characterization, silicon based solar cells, design of new generation solar
cells (hybrid, quantum dot, dye -sensitized and perovskite solar cells ),
Fuel Cells and its appli cations: Fuel Cells, components of fuel cells, difference between
batteries and fuel cells, principle of working of fuel cell, Types of fuel cells, Acid/alkaline fuel
cells, polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate f uel ce ll, solid
oxide fuel cell.
Thermoelectric Materials: Fundamentals of thermoelectricity (Seebeck, Peltier and Thomson
effects), Thermoelectric Effects and Transport Properties, Basics of Thermoelectric devices,
Heat Conduction in Bulk Thermoelectric Materia ls (Heat Conduction by Phonons, Heat
Conduction by Electrons), Progress in Thermoelectric Materials (Bulk Thermoelectric
Materials, Nanostructured Thermoelectric Materials), Reduction of Thermal Conductivities
in Bulk and Nanostructured Materials), Thermoe lectric Devices.
Unit 2: Material s for Energy Storage
Batteries and Super capacitors for electrochemical energy storage: Batteries –
primary and secondary batteries, Lithium, Solid -state and molten solvent batteries; Lead
acid batteries; Nickel Cadmium Batteries; Advanced Batteries, Super capacitors for energy
storage. Role of carbon nanomaterials as electrodes in batteries and super capacitors. Cell
characterization: (Charging/discharging cycles, overpotential, battery capacity, state of
charge, state o f health, impedance spectroscopy)
Hydrogen energy – merits as a fuel – production of hydrogen – fossil fuels, electrolysis,
thermal decomposition, photochemical and photocatalytic methods. Hydrogen storage –
metal hydrides, metal alloy hydrides, carbon nan otubes, sea as source of deuterium.
Applications of Superconductors in Energy Superconducting wires and their characteristics,
High field magnets for production of energy by magnetic fusion, Energy generation -
Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), energy storage, ele ctric generators and role of
superconductors. Large scale applications of superconductors Electric power transmission,
Applications of superconductor in medicine - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI),
Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices (SQUID).
Mate rial for Composite for wind energy: Wind Turbine Rotor Blades: Construction, Loads
and Requirements , carbon fibers, thermoplastic.
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Unit 3: Catalysis and Photocatalysis
Introduction to catalysis: P hysical and Chemical adsorption, adsorption isotherms,
chemisorption on metals and metal oxides. Catalysis: concept of activity, selectivity,
poisoning, promotion and deactivation. Types of catalysis: homogeneous, heterogeneous ,
electrocatalyst, photocatalyst, biocatalyst. Thermodynamics and kinetics of Heterog eneous
catalysis, concept of Langmuir -Hinshelwood kinetics.
Role of catalyst in Energy generation such as in hydrocarbon fuel generation, in fine
chemicals, in hydrogen generation , and in biofuel.
Role of catalyst in Environmental purification: Catalyst for vehicle auto -exhaust, VOC
removal, Ozone decomposition. Photocatalyst: Concept and mechanism of photocataysis in
semiconductor. Photocatalytic a pplications: removal of organic pollutant from wate r and
air, antibacterial, self -cleaning, antifogging.
Unit 4: Microporous and Mesoporous Materials
Types of porous materials, Order and disordered microporous and mesoporous
structure, Zeolites, metallosilicates, silicalites and related microporous materials,
Mesoporous silica, metal oxides, Metal -organic Framework, porous organic polymers,
Synthesis of microporous and mesoporous Materials;
Applications of microporous and mesoporous Materials in energy and environment : Biofu els
generation, sensing, adsorption and gas storage , support for catalyst, CO2 sequestration
and storage, separation technology, environmental protection, electrochemistry,
membranes, sensors, and optical devices
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PSMS303: Materials for Electronics, Photonics and Sensors (60 lectures, 4
credits)
Unit 1: Materials for Electronics -I
p-n junction : Fabrication of p -n junction by diffusion and ion -implantation; Abrupt
and linearly graded junctions; p -i-n diode; Tunnel diode, Introduction to p -n junction solar
cell and semiconductor laser diode Metal – Semiconductor Contacts: Schottky barrier,
Ohmic contacts, Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT): Static Characteristics; Frequency Response
and Switching. Sem iconductor heterojunctions, Heterojunction bipolar transistors, Quantum
well structures
Unit 2: Materials for Electronics -II
Metal -semiconductor field effect transistor (MESFET) - Device structure, Principles of
operation, Current voltage (I -V) characteri stics, High frequency performance.
Modulation doped field effect transistor (MODFET); Introduction to ideal MOS device;
MOSFET fundamentals, Introduction to Integrated circuits.
Modern Semiconductor (III -V and III -N compounds, II -VI and I -III-VI2 binary, ternary, and
Quaternary semiconductors), Spintronics materials, Dilute magnetic semiconductors,
Magnetites, Giant -magneto resistance
Unit 3: Materials for Photonics
Lasers: Population inversion for laser action, resonant cavities, types of reso nators,
Gas lasers, soild state lasers, Semiconductors lasers. LEDs, Photodetectors , Photo diode , PIN
photo diode. Integrated Optoelectronics materials Optical processes in quantum wells:
Interband and Intraband transitions in quantum wells. Introduction to non-linear optics
(ONL), ONL materials,
Waveguides, Resonators and Components: Rectangular waveguides, Circular and other
waveguides, Waveguide coup ling, matching and attenuation. Quasicrystals , Photonics
swtiches
Unit 4: Materials for Sensors
Piezoelectr ic Smart Materials: Background, Electrostriction, Pyroelectricity ,
Piezoelectricity , Industrial piezoelectric materials
Shape memory (SM) materials: shape memory effect and martensitic transformation, SME
and Sup erelasticity. Ti -Ni SM Alloys, C u-based SM Alloys. Ferrous SM alloys. Shape memory
ceramics and polymers.
Temperature sensors: resistance thermometers, thermo emf, thermisters, radiation
pyrometers, thermography
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PSMS304: Soft Condense Matter and Biomaterials (60 lectures, 4 credits)
Unit 1: Liquid Crystal Material
Classification of liquid crystals and different types of mesophases, Calamitic liquid
crystals, Polymeric liquid crystals, Chiral liquid crystals, Lyotropic liquid crystals, Polymer
Dispersed Liquid Crystals (PDLC), and Liquid Crystal Elastomers (LCE).
Properties: dielectric properties, optical properties, viscoelastic properties, Electro optical
Properties: Cholesteric, Fe rroelectric, Antiferroelectric, Electric and magnetic anisotropy .
Survey over flat panel technologies. Liquid crystal displays, Applications of liquid crystals,
Future scope of PDLCs and LCEs
Unit 2: Advance Polymer Materials
Recent advancement in polymers and their applications: Smart polymers, stimuli
sensitive polymers, hydrogels, smart po lymers as sensors, conducting polymers Polymeric
resins , magnetic polymers, polymers for space, nonlinear optical polymers, Importance of
polymer blends/composites. Polymeric biomaterials: Introduction, preparation, hydrogel
biomaterials, Bioconjugation te chniques
Unit 3: Biomaterial -I
Introduction to biomaterials; need for biomaterials; Property requirement of
biomaterials; Concept of biocompatibility; Assessment of biocomatibility of biomaterials,
Chemical structure and property of biomaterials, Degradation of biomaterials, Bioceramic
materials: bioactive calcium phosphates, bioglass and glass ceramics Processing and
properties of different bioceramic materials; Biomaterials used in bone and joint
replacement: metals and alloys – Stainless steel, cobalt based alloys, titanium based
materials
Unit 4: Biomaterial -II
Metallic implant materials, ceramic implant materials, polymeric implant materials,
composites as biomaterials; Orthopedic, dental and other applications
iomaterials for drug delivery, timed release materials; biodegradable polymers; Blood
compatible materials; Biomimetics; Bone biology: bone architecture, collagen, osteoblasts,
osteoclasts, etc; Protein mediated cell adhesion;
Introduction to tissue engineering; Applications of tissue engineering; Biomaterials in
ophthalmology – Viscoelastic solutions, contact lenses, intraocular lens materials – Tissue
grafts – Skin grafts
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Semester 3: Laboratory Courses
PSMSP 301: Nanomaterial and Functional Materials Lab (Practical Lab session
120 hrs and 4 credits)
Students have to perform minimum of 8 experiments from the list given below:
List of Experiments
1. Synthesis of Nano -metals (Ag, Au, Cu) and studying its optical properties.
2. Fabrication of Nano -Semiconductor or quantum dots (CdS, Si) and determine its
band gap.
3. Synthesis of Catalyst Material.
4. Fabrication of photocatalyst Material (TiO2 and ZnO).
5. Studying the properties of 2D Graphene material.
6. Investigating the properties of shape memory alloy material.
7. Studying Antibacterial effect by Ag nanoparticles
8. Realizing conducting polymer and measuring its electrical properties.
9. Synthesis of porous materials such as mesoporous silica.
10. Synthesis of Pizoelectric material (Barium Titanate)
11. Examining the properties of Liquid crystal.
PSMSP 302: Applied Materials Lab (Practical Lab session 120 hrs and 4 credits)
Students have to perform minimum of 8 experiments from the list given below:
List of Experiments
1. Finding the characteristics of Solar -cell.
2. Studying the properties of thermoelectric material.
3. Organic pollutant removal from water using photocatalyst material.
4. Determining the bio -compatibility of Bio -materials
5. Tracking of first and second order transition by resistivity measurement in shape
mem ory (NiTi) alloy
6. Optical fibers - Attenuation and dispersion measurements.
7. Electrochemical characterization of Battery material
8. Experiments on spectral response of solar panel.
9. Catalyst application for H2 production by water splitting.
10. Measurement of thermo -emf of Iron -Copper (Fe -Cu) or chromel -alumel
thermocouple as a function of temperature.
11. Voltage -Temperature characteristics of a Silicon diode sensor
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Semester 4: Project Work
PSMSP 401: Dissertation based Project work
Introduction
In the project courses, the studen t can perform an experimental/ computational project
based on material Science under supervision of one or more faculty members. As a part of
the project, the student is expected to learn the basics of the topic chosen, learn how to do
literature survey and learn and set up the basic experimental /computational techniques
needed for the project. Students are expected to counter novel re search problems and
define the objectives of the project till the mid SEM . The student can do an industry based
project and/or a project in collaboration with other institutes like UM -DAE CBS, TIFR, BARC,
ICT, IIT, SAMEER, IIG or any other institute . The n ecessary research funding upto certain
limit wi ll be provided by university . Students have to prepare and submit a Master level
thesis and the final evaluation will be done by external field expert on the bases of the
quality of the thesis and Viva -Voce ex amination. Students participation in conference
presentations and publishing papers in peer reviewed journals will be appreciated and
rewarded .