AAS102DAAS202D

Applied Chemistry for Smart Systems

L-T-P3-0-0 Credits3 Session2026-27 TypeTheory
Appears in 28 semesters · 14 branches

B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102D) · B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202D) · B.Tech Information Technology · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102D) · B.Tech Information Technology · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202D) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102D) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202D) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102D) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202D) · B.Tech CSE (Artificial Intelligence) · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102D) · B.Tech CSE (Artificial Intelligence) · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202D) · B.Tech CSE (AI & ML) · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102D) · B.Tech CSE (AI & ML) · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202D) · B.Tech CSE (Data Science) · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102D) · B.Tech CSE (Data Science) · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202D) · B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102D) · B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202D) · B.Tech CSE (Internet of Things) · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102D) · B.Tech CSE (Internet of Things) · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202D) · B.Tech Computer Science & Design · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102D) · B.Tech Computer Science & Design · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202D) · B.Tech Computer Science (Hindi) · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102D) · B.Tech Computer Science (Hindi) · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202D) · B.Tech Computer Science & Business Systems · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102D) · B.Tech Computer Science & Business Systems · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202D) · B.Tech Cyber Security · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102D) · B.Tech Cyber Security · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202D) · B.Tech Data Science · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102D) · B.Tech Data Science · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202D)

Syllabus

5 units · weightage in %
Unit1

Unit 1

20%

Chemistry of Hardware Materials for Computing and Electronic Devices: Introduction to materials used in computers and electronic devices; semiconductors and conductors; silicon and its properties; basic concepts of doping; printed circuit board (PCB) materials; soldering materials; insulating and dielectric materials; reliability and corrosion of electronic components.

Unit2

Unit 2: Energy Storage and Power Chemistry

20%

Fundamentals of electrochemistry; primary and secondary batteries; lithium-ion batteries and their applications in laptops, mobiles and EVs; battery safety and charging principles; supercapacitors; fuel cells; introduction to energy harvesting materials and wireless charging technologies.

Unit3

Unit 3: Sensors and Chemical Detection

20%

Principles of chemical sensing, electrochemical sensors (amperometric, potentiometric), gas sensors (metal oxide, optical, MEMS- based), biosensors (enzyme, immunosensor, DNA sensor), RFID tag chemistry, chemical detection in environmental monitoring, electronic nose (e-nose) technology

Unit4

Unit 4

20%

Nanomaterials and Functional Materials for Smart Systems: Introduction to nanotechnology; carbon nanotubes (CNTs); graphene; quantum dots; smart coatings; self-cleaning and hydrophobic surfaces; photochromic and thermochromic materials; shape-memory polymers; applications in flexible electronics and smart devices.

Unit5

Unit 5: Green Chemistry and E-waste Management

20%

Principles of green chemistry; environmentally friendly electronic materials; biodegradable electronics; e-waste generation and hazards; recycling of electronic waste; recovery of valuable metals; RoHS and WEEE directives; sustainable manufacturing and circular economy in electronics.

Course Objectives5 points
  • To understand the chemistry of electronic and computing materials underpinning modern hardware
  • To apply electrochemical principles to analyze energy storage and power systems for smart devices
  • To study the chemistry of sensors, biosensors, and chemical detection systems used in smart technologies
  • To analyze the chemistry of nanomaterials and functional coatings relevant to smart systems and IoT
  • To introduce green chemistry principles and sustainable practices in electronics manufacturing and e-waste management
Course Outcomes (COs)5 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Understand the chemistry of semiconductor and computing hardware materialsK2
  2. CO2Apply electrochemical principles to analyze energy storage and power systems for smart devicesK3
  3. CO3Apply chemical sensing principles and apply them to smart system and IoT applicationsK3
  4. CO4Understand the chemistry of nanomaterials and functional materials used in smart technologiesK2
  5. CO5Apply green chemistry principles to sustainable electronics design and e-waste managementK3

Suggested Textbooks / Reference Books

  1. Engineering Chemistry – Jain and Jain
  2. Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice – Anastas and Warner
  3. Nanomaterials: An Introduction to Synthesis, Properties and Applications – Vollath
  4. Electronic Sensor Technology – Sinclair
  5. Chemistry of Advanced Materials – C.N.R. Rao

Online Resources

  1. NPTEL courses on Engineering Chemistry and Green Technology
  2. ACS (American Chemical Society) Green Chemistry resources
  3. IEEE Sensors Journal online resources

Additional References

  1. Relevant review articles, research papers, and handouts on latest developments in:
  2. E-waste Recycling: Chemical and Metallurgical Approaches
  3. Biosensors and Wearable Chemical Sensing Devices
  4. Green Manufacturing and Sustainable Electronics

Official AKTU syllabus

This subject is on page 10, 11, 12, 13 of the original AKTU PDF.

Official AKTU syllabus PDF ↗