Credits: 3 (3–0–0)
Description
Introduction to general aspects of nanostructured materials; Nanocomposites and block copolymers; Interaction parameter,phase behaviour, morphology; Phase diagrams, microphase separation transition; Polymer nanocomposites: Technical challenges; Understanding of interfacial dynamics using LJ Potential and many body problems approach; Nanoreinforcements eg. Nanoclay, POSS, Carbon nanostructures and nanoparticles; Dispersion and percolation; Influence of size, shape and diameter of nanotubes/nanofillers; Functionalisation of nanoparticles and nanoplatelets.