CARBON NANOTUBES AND CARBON IN NANOTECHNOLOGY MARCH 01-05th, 2010

CARBON NANOTUBES AND CARBON IN NANOTECHNOLOGY MARCH 01-05th, 2010
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

COURSE OBJECTIVES

From cars to medicine, nano tubes may be miracle material. They (Youngs modulus ~1.5 TPa, Tensile strength ~100 GPa) are stronger than steel and as flexible as plastic, conduct energy better than almost any material ever discovered and can be made from unexotic raw materials such as methane gas, Nanocomposite encompasses a wide range of materials mixed at the nanometer scale. Three dimensional metal matrix composites, two dimensional lamellar composites and one dimensional nanowires and zero-dimensional core-shells represent some of the many variations of nano-mixed and layer materials. These constructs combine the best properties of each of the components and give rise to new and unique properties for advanced applications. Active researchers in the nanotechnology field will provide in-depth analysis of issues related to various applications such as automobile, space, ocean, medical, agricultural, automotive, building construction, railway, etc. Expert speakers will reveal new developments and commercial applications. By attending this course you will learn from the experts the future developments and trends in the field. As part of the course practical sessions are conducted where the participant will build his own product.

COURSE CONTENT

“From cars to medicine, nano tubes may be miracle material”. “They (Young’s modulus ~1.5 TPa, Tensile strength ~100 GPa) are stronger than steel and as flexible as plastic, conduct energy better than almost any material ever discovered and can be made from unexotic raw materials such as methane gas”
v Trends in Nano Science and Technology
v Beauty of Materials
v Amazing Materials: Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) and other forms of Carbons
v Processing of CNTs/Carbons
v Purification of CNTs
v Processing of Carbon Based Composites
v Characterization of CNTs/Carbon and its Composites
v Advancement in Thermoplastic and Thermoset Nanocomposites
v CNT Reinforced Composites
v CNTs/Carbon in Automobile Industries
v Smart Materials using CNTs
v CNT/Carbon in Bio-applications
v CNTs/Carbon as Sensors
v CNTs/Carbon in Energy/Electronics
v CNT based MEM/NEM Devices
v Modeling for CNTs and Carbon-Carbon Composites
v Non-destructive Testing of CNTs and Carbon-Carbon Composites
v Process Control: Defects and their Remedies
v Machining of Nanocomposites
v Other Applications of CNTs and Carbon in Nanotechnology
v Special Topics
Practical/Workshop: Hands-on experience will be provided perhaps in groups of 5-6 participants
REGISTRATION

Fees:

* For QIP sponsored Engineering College Teachers
o A caution deposit of Rs 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred Only, to be refunded to teachers who attend the course) in the form of a demand draft payable to “Coordinator, Continuing Education Program, IIT Kanpur”.
o Please dont send this caution deposit at this moment. The Chairman will ask for that.
o Persons interested in attending the course should fill the attached registration form and send it to the chairman before 20th January 2010.
o TA (limited to 2nd class sleeper fare) and DA will be paid as per QIP norms (Rs. 500/- for five days).
o Recommendation from the institute is necessary.
o Boarding and Lodging expenses shall be borne by the participants. Limited accommodation will be available in the Guest room of Student�s Hostel on advance request and reservation.
* For Industry Personnel
o Course fee of Rs 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousands only) in the form of demand draft payable to “Coordinator, Continuing Education Program, IIT Kanpur” should accompany the Registration Form. (This will cover the boarding, lodging, and course material expenses).
* For Students
o Course fee of Rs 5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousands only) in the form of demand draft payable to “Coordinator, Continuing Education Program, IIT Kanpur” should accompany the Registration Form. (This will cover the boarding and lodging expenses in the Guest room of Student’s Hostel including course material expenses).

Accommodation:

* Accommodation (non-AC) will be arranged in the Guest room of Students Hostel. Due to the some other events, accommodation is not available in the Visitors Hostel, IIT Kanpur. Inconvenience caused to you is deeply regretted.

Registration

Persons interested in attending the course should fill the attached registration form and send it to the following address before 20th January 2010:

IMPORTANT DATES

* Last date for receipt of application: January 20th, 2010
* Acceptance Notification: February 05th, 2010
* Course commencement: March 01-05th, 2010

Application form 

AICTE has sponsored 30 candidates (12 participants from outside the state, 12 participants from within the state and 6 participants from the host institute)
Non-selected candidates: Bank drafts of non-selected candidates will be returned by post within few days (latest by 15th March 2010)

CONTACT US

Kamal K. Kar
Associate Professor
Advanced Nanoengineering Materials Laboratory
Department of Mechanical Engineering
and Materials Science Programme
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kanpur-208016, UP, INDIA
Email: kamalkk@iitk.ac.in
URL: http://home.iitk.ac.in/~kamalkk/index.htm
Phone # : 0512-2597687/09415081153
Fax # 0512-2597408