Special Topics (Surface Engineering)
- Introduction to Surface Engineering (two weeks)
- Definition and importance of surface engineering
- Surface properties and their significance
- Overview of surface modification techniques
- Surface Coatings (two weeks)
- Introduction to surface coatings
- Types of coatings: thin films, thick films, and composite coatings
- Coating deposition techniques: Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), etc.
- Surface Treatments (two weeks)
- Heat treatments for surface modification
- Case hardening: carburizing, nitriding, induction hardening
- Shot peening, laser surface treatment, and plasma treatment
- Surface Characterization Techniques (two weeks)
- Introduction to surface characterization
- Surface roughness measurement
- Microscopy techniques: SEM, AFM, TEM
- Surface chemical analysis: XPS, AES
- Corrosion Protection (two weeks)
- Basics of corrosion
- Corrosion prevention techniques
- Protective coatings for corrosion resistance
- Corrosion testing methods
- Surface Engineering for Tribology (two weeks)
- Basics of tribology and friction
- Surface engineering for improved wear resistance
- Lubrication techniques
- Case studies in tribological applications
- Applications of Surface Engineering (two weeks)
- Aerospace applications
- Automotive applications
- Medical devices and implants
- Renewable energy applications
- Future Trends and Emerging Technologies in Surface Engineering (two weeks
- Nanotechnology in surface engineering
- Biocompatible surfaces
- Smart coatings and materials