This course has the following objectives:
- to discuss unique mechanical, physico-chemical, electrical, optical and magnetic properties of nanomaterials as a result of reduction in dimensionality;
- to highlight the principles of different techniques used for the synthesis of nanomaterials and nanofabrication;
- to give applications of nanomaterials in catalysis, electronics, optoelectronics, composite technology, environmental science, biotechnology and biomedicine;

The goal is to achieve an understanding of the basis for the novel properties of nanostructured materials and a perspective on contemporary research in nanotechnology.