Advanced Functional Materials
Dr. Abdur Rahim
Associate Professor
Date 04-09-2024
Course Title: Advanced Functional Materials
Course Code: CHM623
Credit Hours: 3(3, 0)
Course Objectives:
• To develop novel approaches to manipulate living systems.
• To provide knowledge about the key mechanisms of functional materials.
Course Contents:
Material science and its bio-processing, Integrated nanoscale materials, Micropatterns, Cell Patterning, Microfluidics,
Nanofluidics, Nano-bio-fabrications, Bio functional surfaces, Synthetic biomimetic tools, Biointerfaces, Biosensors and
biomaterials, chemical sensors, fabrication of sensors, simulation of nanoscale phenomena, molecular tweezers and
switches, molecular motors and muscles, photo switches. Nanoparticles for drug and gene delivery, Nanoparticles
tailoring, Tissue Engineering, Bioactive coatings. Therapeutic agents, Potential biomarkers.
Recommended Books:
• Principles of Bioinorganic Chemistry, S. 1. Lippard and 1. M. Berg, Panima
Publishing Corporation, New Delhi (1997)
• New Materials, Process, and Methods Technology, M. Schwartz, CRC, Press, New
York,2006
•Definition: Advanced functional materials are materials engineered to have
•specific properties and functionalities for a wide range of applications.
•Importance: They play a crucial role in technology, healthcare, energy,
•and environmental sustainability.
Types of Advanced Functional Materials
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[Link] Nanotubes (CNTs)
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[Link] Dots
[Link] Materials
[Link] Memory Alloys
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[Link] Polymers
[Link] Glasses
4. Composites
[Link]-reinforced Composites
[Link] Matrix Composites
5. Metamaterials
[Link] Index Materials
[Link] Crystals
A photonic crystal (PhC) is a nanostructure that has a periodically changing refractive index,
which affects how light propagates.
Synthesis and Fabrication Techniques
In CVD, precursor gases are introduced into a heated chamber, where they
react to form a film on the substrate. The process is carried out at a
•Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) pressure slightly below atmospheric, and the gas flow is laminar
•Electrospinning Electrospinning is a voltage-driven, fabrication process governed by a specific
electrohydrodynamic phenomenon where small fibers are yielded from a polymer solution.
•Sol-Gel Process The sol-gel method is a wet chemical technique used to create solid materials from
small molecules. It's a flexible process that can be used to make a variety of
materials
•3D Printing
•Molecular Beam Epitaxy a process in which a thin single crystal layer is deposited on a single crystal
substrate using atomic or molecular beams generated
Properties of Advanced Functional Materials
•Electrical Properties: Conductivity, semiconductivity
•Optical Properties: Transparency, photoluminescence
•Mechanical Properties: Strength, flexibility, hardness
•Thermal Properties: Thermal conductivity, expansion
•Chemical Properties: Corrosion resistance, catalytic activity
Applications in Electronics
•Semiconductors: Use in transistors, diodes
•Flexible Electronics: Wearable devices, foldable screens
•Sensors: Biosensors, environmental sensors
•Energy Storage: Supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries
Applications in Healthcare
•Drug Delivery Systems: Targeted therapy, controlled release
•Implants and Prosthetics: Biocompatible materials for joint
replacements, dental implants
•Tissue Engineering: Scaffolds for tissue regeneration
•Diagnostic Tools: MRI contrast agents, biosensors
Applications in Energy
•Photovoltaic Cells: Solar panels with improved efficiency
•Fuel Cells: Enhanced catalysts for energy conversion
•Energy Harvesting: Piezoelectric materials for converting
mechanical energy
•Thermoelectric Materials: Converting heat into electricity
Environmental Applications
•Water Purification: Membranes and filters for removing contaminants
•Air Filtration: Advanced filters for pollutants and allergens
•Catalysis: Catalytic converters for reducing vehicle emissions
•Sustainable Materials: Biodegradable and recyclable materials
Challenges and Future Directions
•Scalability: Production at an industrial scale
•Cost: Reducing manufacturing costs
•Durability: Enhancing lifespan and stability
•Ethical and Environmental Impact: Addressing sustainability
and lifecycle concerns
•Future Trends: Smart cities, Internet of Things (IoT), quantum
computing