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Engineering Chemistry Syllabus

This document outlines the syllabus for the Applied Chemistry course in the Electronics and Communication Engineering department at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. The syllabus covers 5 units: (1) polymer technology, (2) electrochemical cells and corrosion, (3) material chemistry, (4) advanced concepts in chemistry, and (5) spectroscopic techniques and non-conventional energy sources. Key topics include types of polymers and their properties, batteries and fuel cells, semiconductors, nanomaterials, computational chemistry, and analytical techniques like UV-Vis spectroscopy and sources of renewable energy. The goal is for students to understand principles of chemistry and materials relevant to their field.

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Engineering Chemistry Syllabus

This document outlines the syllabus for the Applied Chemistry course in the Electronics and Communication Engineering department at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. The syllabus covers 5 units: (1) polymer technology, (2) electrochemical cells and corrosion, (3) material chemistry, (4) advanced concepts in chemistry, and (5) spectroscopic techniques and non-conventional energy sources. Key topics include types of polymers and their properties, batteries and fuel cells, semiconductors, nanomaterials, computational chemistry, and analytical techniques like UV-Vis spectroscopy and sources of renewable energy. The goal is for students to understand principles of chemistry and materials relevant to their field.

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R-19 Syllabus for ECE. JNTUK w. e. f.

2019-20

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY: KAKINADA


KAKINADA 533 003, Andhra Pradesh, India

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

L T P C
I Year - I Semester
3 0 0 3
APPLIED CHEMISTRY (BS1106)
Knowledge of basic concepts of Chemistry for Engineering students will help them as
professional engineers later in design and material selection, as well as utilizing the available
resources.
Learning Objectives:
Importance of usage of plastics in household appliances and composites (FRP) in aerospace
and automotive industries.
Outline the basics for the construction of electrochemical cells, batteries and fuel cells.
Understand the mechanism of corrosion and how it can be prevented.
Express the increase in demand as wide variety of advanced materials are introduced; which
have excellent engineering properties.
Explain the crystal structures, and the preparation of semiconductors. Magnetic properties are
also studied.
Recall the increase in demand for power and hence alternative sources of power are studied
due to depleting sources of fossil fuels. Advanced instrumental techniques are introduced.
UNIT I POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
Polymerisation:- Introduction-methods of polymerization (emulsion and suspension)-physical and
mechanical properties.
Plastics: Compounding-fabrication (compression, injection, blown film, extrusion) - preparation,
properties and applications of PVC, polycarbonates and Bakelite-mention some examples of plastic
materials used in electronic gadgets, recycling of e-plastic waste.
Elastomers:- Natural rubber-drawbacks-vulcanization-preparation, properties and applications of
synthetic rubbers (Buna S, thiokol and polyurethanes).
Composite materials: Fiber reinforced plastics-conducting polymers-biodegradable polymers-
biopolymers-biomedical polymers.
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit, the students will be able to
Outline the properties of polymers and various additives added and different methods of
forming plastic materials.
Explain the preparation, properties and applications of some plastic materials.
Interpret the mechanism of conduction in conducting polymers .
Discuss natural and synthetic rubbers and their applications.

UNIT II: ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS AND CORROSION


Single electrode potential-Electrochemical series and uses of series-standard hydrogen electrode,
calomel electrode-concentration cell-construction of glass electrode-Batteries: Dry cell, Ni-Cd cells,
Ni-Metal hydride cells, Li ion battery, zinc air cells Fuel cells: H2-O2, CH3OH-O2, phosphoric acid,
molten carbonate.
Corrosion:-Definition-theories of corrosion (chemical and electrochemical)-galvanic corrosion,
differential aeration corrosion, stress corrosion, waterline corrosion-passivity of metals-galvanic
series-factors influencing rate of corrosion-corrosion control (proper designing, cathodic protection)-
Protective coatings: Surface preparation, cathodic and anodic coatings, electroplating, electroless
plating (nickel). Paints (constituents, functions, special paints).
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit, the students will be able to
Explain the theory of construction of battery and fuel cells.
Categorize the reasons for corrosion and study some methods of corrosion control.
R-19 Syllabus for ECE. JNTUK w. e. f. 2019-20

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY: KAKINADA


KAKINADA 533 003, Andhra Pradesh, India

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

UNIT III: MATERIAL CHEMISTRY


Part I : Non-elemental semiconducting materials:- Stoichiometric, controlled valency & chalcogen
photo/semiconductors-preparation of semiconductors (distillation, zone refining, Czochralski crystal
pulling, epitaxy, diffusion, ion implantation) - Semiconductor devices (p-n junction diode as rectifier,
junction transistor).
Insulators & magnetic materials: electrical insulators-ferro and ferri magnetism-Hall effect and its
applications.
Part II:
Nano materials:- Introduction-sol-gel method- characterization by BET, SEM and TEM methods-
applications of graphene-carbon nanotubes and fullerenes: Types, preparation and applications
Liquid crystals:- Introduction-types-applications.
Super conductors:-Type I, Type II-characteristics and applications

Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit, the students will be able to

Understand the importance of materials like nanomaterials and fullerenes and their uses.
Understand liquid crystals and superconductors.
Understand the preparation of semiconductors.

UNIT IV: ADVANCED CONCEPTS/TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY


Computational chemistry: Introduction, Ab Initio studies
Molecular switches: characteristics of molecular motors and machines, Rotaxanes and Catenanes as
artificial molecular machines, prototypes linear motions in rotaxanes, an acid-base controlled
molecular shuttle, a molecular elevator, an autonomous light-powered molecular motor
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit, the students will be able to
Obtain the knowledge of computational chemistry
Understand importance molecular machines

UNIT V: SPECTROSCOPIC TECHNIQUES & NON CONVENTIONAL ENERGY


SOURCES
Part A: SPECTROSCOPIC TECHNIQUES
Electromagnetic spectrum-UV (laws of absorption, instrumentation, theory of electronic
spectroscopy, Frank-condon principle, chromophores and auxochromes, intensity shifts,
applications), FT-IR (instrumentation and IR of some organic compounds, applications)-magnetic
resonance imaging and CT scan (procedure & applications).
Part B: NON CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES
Design, working, schematic diagram, advantages and disadvantages of photovoltaic cell, hydropower,
geothermal power, tidal and wave power, ocean thermal energy conversion.
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit, the students will be able to
understand the principles of different analytical instruments.
explain the different applications of analytical instruments.
design sources of energy by different natural sources.
Standard Books:
1. Engineering Chemistry by Jain and Jain; Dhanpat Rai Publicating Co.

Reference Books:
1. Engineering Chemistry by Shikha Agarwal; Cambridge University Press, 2019 edition.

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