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Environmental Nanotechnology
1. Get an insight of nano material for utilization in environmental conservation
2. Integrate theoretical and practical knowledge use of nanotechnology in environmental remediation
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CNST 1002
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Environmental Nanotechnology (Theory)
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Upon completion of this course, student will be able to:
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Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Group Discussions, Use of informative videos
Learning activities for the students: Discussion of case studies, Power point presentations, Brain storming, Weekly class assessment |
Power point presentations, Assignments, Class test, Semester end examinations
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Introduction to Environmental Nanotechnology, Nanomaterial for environmental protection and their synthesis, Physico-chemical approaches, Bionancomposites : Nano particles and Microorganisms, Microbial Synthesis of Nano materials, Biological Methods for Synthesis of nano-emulsions using bacteria, Fungi and Actinomycetes, Plants based nanoparticle synthesis, Nano composite biomaterials – Fibres, Devices and Structures, Nano Bio systems.
Nano technology processes – Nano Engineering materials for Pollution Prevention, Nanotechnology based tools to enhance agricultural productivity , Nanobased Agri and Food Products, food preservation and toxicity, Nanopesticides and Nanofertilizers, Nano-biostimulants and soil enhancers.
Energy challenges, development and implementation of renewable energy technologies, nanotechnology enabled renewable energy technologies, Energy transport, conversion and storage- Nano, micro, and poly crystalline and amorphous Si for solar cells, Organic solar cells, Polymer composites for solar cells, p-n junction, Device fabrication and characterization, Nanomaterials for solar cells, Dye-sensitized solar cells, Organic-inorganic hybrid solar cells, Nano-micro Si composite structure, various techniques of Si deposition.
Nanomaterials for Remediation: Nano Membranes, Nano Meshes, Nano Fibres, Nano Clays and Adsorbents, Zeolites, Nano Catalysts, Carbon Nano Tubes, Bio Polymers, Single Enzyme Nano particles, Bio Metallic Iron Nano Particles, Nano Semi-Conductors, Photo catalysis, Nano-sensors.
Nano Remediation Technologies: Environmental Nano Remediation Technology , Thermal, Physico-Chemical and Biological Methods, Nano Filtration for treatment of waste – removal of organics & inorganics and pathogens, Nanotechnology for water remediation and purification, Treatment of hi-tech industrial waste waters using nano particles/ modified structures/devices. Environmental Benefits of nanomaterials.
Characteristics of nano particles which determine potential Toxicity, Relationships between key properties of nanomaterials and their environmental, Fate, transport, transformation, bio-distribution and toxicity of nanoparticles, toxicological effects of transport of nanomaterials in soil/sediments. Study of physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials influencing their behavior in the environment and in biological systems, Nano material toxicity- Pulmonary, dermal, hepato, neuro and nephro.
- Poole and Owen(2010) Introduction to Nanotechnology, Wiley Indian Edition
- Lichtfouse., Schwarzbauer.and Robert(2014) Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World, Volume 1: Nanotechnology and Health Risk Editors, Springer
- Kim, J (2012) Advances in Nanotechnology and the Environment, Pan Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd.
K. Mishra, Ed.,(2014). Application of nanotechnology in water Research.Wiley, Scrivener Publishing, Hoboken, New Jersey
