Learn about Nanotechnology and understand how it can be applied in many industries
Nanoscience is the study of structures and molecules on the very small scales of nanometres, and the technology that utilizes it in practical applications such as devices is called nanotechnology. This futuristic branch of science has the potential to make another industrial revolution in many fields. In fact, many products that are currently on the market and in daily use, make use of nanoscale materials and processes in their production.
Course Code: BIT208
Course Duration: 100 hours of self paced studies
This course will help you understand how nanotechnology works and where it can be applied to produce or enhance items. It is currently used in applications across many industries including food security, medicine, energy, textiles, cosmetics, and environmental management. By the end of the course you will have a strong understanding of the science underpinning nanotechnology, the types of nanomaterials and production techniques used, and a range of current and future applications across different industries. It will benefit anyone working in, or who aspires to work in, an environment that uses nanotechnology or nanomaterials or those studying a range of complimentary subjects in science, engineering, construction, agriculture or business.
Course Contents
This course covers the following lessons:
Lesson 1: Scope and Nature of Nanotechnology
- History of Nanotechnology
- Applications
- Food Security
- Medicine
- Energy
- Automotive
- Environment
- Electronic
- Textiles & Cosmetics
- Future
- Passive Structures
- Active Structures
- Nano systems
- Perfect Molecular Nano systems
- Space Elevators
Lesson 2: Atomic and Subatomic Particles
- Matter
- Forms
- Properties
- Nanoscale
- Elements
- Structure of an Atom
- Subatomic Particles
- Atom Models
- Molecules
- Chemical Bonding
- Ionic Bonds
- Covalent Bonds
- Hydrogen Bonds
- Polar Bonds
- Monomers and polymers
- Monomers
- Polymers
Lesson 3: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
- History
- Photons - Quantisation of Light
- Atoms & Electrons
- Quantum Numbers & Orbitals
- Nuclei
Lesson 4: Types of Nanoparticles
- Carbon-Based Nanoparticles
- Ceramics Nanoparticles
- Metal Nanoparticles
- Semiconductor Nanoparticles
- Polymeric Nanoparticles
- Lipid-Based Nanoparticles
- Properties of Nanoparticles
- Electronic and Optical Properties
- Magnetic Properties
- Mechanical Properties
- Thermal Properties
- Synthesis of Nanoparticles
- Carbon Nanotubes
- Types
- Structure
- Inorganic Nanotubes
- Nanowires
- Types
Lesson 5: Nanofabrication
- Nanotubes and Nanowires
- Fabrication: Top-down method
- Etching
- Lithography
- Exfoliation
- Fabrication: Bottom-up method
- Arc Discharge
- Chemical Vapour Deposition
- Physical Vapour Deposition
- Self-Assembly
- Nucleation Growth
Lesson 6: Nanocircuitry and Semiconductors
- Types of materials
- Insulators
- Conductors
- Semiconductors
- Band Theory
- Energy diagrams
- Current in semiconductors
- Covalent bonding in silicon
- Electrons and Holes
- Types of semiconductors
- Doping
- N type semiconductor
- P type semiconductor
- PN junction
- Semiconductor devices
- Diode
- Transistor
- Applications
Lesson 7: Applications - Improving Energy Use
- Energy Sources
- Energy Conversion
- Energy Distribution
- Energy Storage
- Energy Utilisation
Lesson 8: Biomedical Applications
- Human Toxicity
- Applications
- Bioimaging
- Biosensors
- Dentistry
- Drug & Gene Delivery Using Nanotechnology
- Magnetic Hyperthermia
- Medical Devices
- Photoablation Therapy
- Sepsis
- Tissue Engineering
Lesson 9: Applications – Environment and Agriculture
- Agriculture
- Environmental Impact
- Ecotoxicology of nanoparticles
- Titanium dioxide
- Reversing Desertification
- Risk Assessment
Why Study this Course?
- Understand - to learn about a new exciting area of scientific development
- Enhance - to make use of the learning from the course to improve the products or services you work with
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