Effective Parameters in Mechanical Milling

Category General
Difficulty Level Normal
Audience Level General
Description Top-down and bottom-up methods are two types of approaches used in nanofabrication. In this course, synthesis techniques which are known as top-down approach are presented.
Overview
Top-down approach means a view from top(larger) to bottom(smaller). This approach is similar to making a statue made of stone. As in making of a statue, a bulk or big piece of stone is taken, similarly in top-down approach; a bulk piece of material is taken. Then carving and cutting is done until desired shape is achieved. Example: Different kinds of lithographic techniques include cutting, etching, grinding and ball milling technique.
In this course, top-down approach is taken into consideration. By the end of this course, students would be able to choose the right technique to achieve desired nanomaterial.

Booklet
Description
It starts with a review on ball milling, talks about effective milling parameters, its advantages and disadvantages which is the end point of the lesson.

Mental Challenge
Why do we prefer to use mechanical milling in some applications?

Quizzes and Activities

Activity: The need for secondary processes is a disadvantage of mechanical milling. Research why there is such a need.




Further Reading Sources

1.Mechanical Milling: A Top Down Approach for the Synthesis of Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites

2.Fabrication of Nanostructured Materials by Mechanical Milling