Nanostructures and nanomaterials: classification (dimensionality, Morphology/ shape/structure of nano-entities, new effect/ phenomena). hybrid nanomaterials. effect of size, structure, mechanism, and property on material performance. applications of nanomaterials in catalysis, telecommunication and medicine.

Project 1:Synthesis of TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles by sol gel ,sonication and precipitation method and study their application.

Carbon nanomaterials, such as graphene, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), crystalline diamond, and diamond-like carbon , properties and application of fullerenes.

Project 2:Synthesis and fabrication of graphene and graphene oxide by sol-gel techniques.

Mechanism of polymerization and synthesis of polymers, copolymerization, viscoelasticity ,elastomers-structure, conducting polymers and applications, fabrication and moulding of polymers, synthesis, properties and uses PMMA, formaldehyde resins, melamine-formaldehyde-urea resins.

Project 3:Preparation of polystyrene by anionic/cationic/emulsion polymerization method.

Composites: characteristics, types and applications, nanocomposites , polymer/ Metal oxide nanocomposites and its application.

Project 4:Fabrication of ceramic matrix particulate composite by powder metallurgy route.

Adhesives, adhesive mechanism and applications, lubricants-physical and chemical properties, types and mechanism of lubrication, Additives of lubricants and freezing points of lubricants.

Fundamental aspects related to energy storage and conversion, lithium ion batteries, lead acid batteries; nickel cadmium batteries; advanced batteries.

Super capacitors, fuel cells and photovoltaic, future of battery technology.

Project 5:Fabrication of fuel cell and its application.