Discover Nanotechnology's Role in Modern Environmental Engineering
Discover how nanotechnology revolutionises environmental engineering with sustainable, innovative solutions.
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Discover Nanotechnology's Role in Modern Environmental Engineering
Leverage nanotechnology for effective environmental solutions
Learn how to revolutionise your environmental impact with cutting-edge technology. This short course invites you to uncover the hidden world of nanotechnology and its potential to solve some of today’s most urgent ecological issues.
Taipei Medical University organised this online course and collaborated with experts and scholars from National Taipei University of Technology to provide a unique learning experience. Learn to harness the power of nanomaterials to innovate sustainable solutions.
Explore the basics of nanotechnology and its environmental applications
You’ll start by uncovering the foundational elements of nanotechnology and its role in environmental transformation. From understanding core principles to exploring the unique properties of nanomaterials, you’ll see how they’re revolutionising environmental engineering.
Synthesise nanomaterials for air, water, and waste management
Next, you’ll gain practical skills in creating and utilising nanomaterials for key environmental applications. Tackle real-world challenges like air purification, water scarcity, and waste management through advanced nanotechnology techniques.
Employ nanotechnology in wastewater treatment processes
As you progress, you’ll dive into innovative solutions for wastewater management, understanding how nanoscale materials can enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and champion sustainability in water treatment.
Throughout this course, you’ll not only learn to assess and navigate the potential health risks associated with nanotechnology but also master safe practices and regulatory frameworks for environmental applications. Utilising these insights, you’ll be empowered to transform your knowledge into real-world action, driving significant environmental change with nanotechnological innovations.
Syllabus
Week 1
Introduction of nanotechnology and nanomaterials
Core Concepts in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
This theme introduces the foundational principles of nanoscience and nanotechnology, helping you understand the scale, structure, and potential applications of materials at the nanoscale.
Historical Development and Advancements in Nanotechnology
This theme covers the evolution of nanotechnology, from its early conceptualization to the groundbreaking advancements that are shaping the present and future of the field.
Nanomaterials : Importance and Properties
This theme focuses on nanomaterials, exploring their significance in modern applications and detailing their unique physical and chemical properties that distinguish them from bulk materials.
Week 2
Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials
Mechanisms of Nanomaterial Formation
This theme covers the fundamental processes in nanomaterial formation, including nucleation, nanoparticle growth, and their role in creating nanostructured materials.
Synthesis Methods for Nanomaterials
This theme covers techniques for synthesizing nanoparticles, nanolayers,and bulk nanostructures. You will learn how to select the appropriate synthesis method based on material requirements and applications.
Characterization of Nanomaterials
This theme covers characterization techniques for analyzing the structure and composition of nanomaterials. You will learn how to optimize their properties and ensure they meet application-specific requirements.
Week 3
Nanotechnology for air pollution control
Air Pollution Sources and Control Methods
This theme covers the sources and types of air pollution, along with traditional and emerging control methods. You will learn about the challenges and innovations in air pollution mitigation.
Nanotechnology for Air Pollution Control and Fuel Generation
This theme explores the use of nanotechnology in air pollution control, focusing on advancements in pollutant detection, filtration, and conversion into useful fuels.
Week 4
Nanotechnology for wastewater treatment
Global Water Issues and Water Treatment Principles
This theme explores global water challenges, related SDGs, and water treatment processes, focusing on issues like scarcity, pollution, and access to clean water.
Nanotechnology in Wastewater Treatment
This theme explores the use of nanotechnologies in wastewater treatment, focusing on nanomaterials like nanofiltration membranes and nanocatalysts to enhance contamination removal and treatment efficiency.
Advancements and Promising Nanotechnologies for Wastewater Treatment
This theme covers advanced nanotechnologies in wastewater treatment, focusing on their applications, benefits, and challenges, and evaluating their potential to enhance wastewater systems and support sustainable water management.
Week 5
Nanotechnology for solid waste treatment and valorization
Global Waste Issues and Waste Hierarchy
This theme covers global waste challenges and sustainable waste management, emphasizing the waste hierarchy of reduction, reuse, recycling, and recovery over disposal.
Waste-to-Energy and Nanomaterials Creation from Waste
This theme explores waste-to-energy technologies and the creation of nanomaterials from waste, highlighting their role in sustainable waste management and renewable energy production.
Environmental and Health Impact of Engineered Nanomaterials in Waste Streams
This theme examines the impact of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) in municipal waste, focusing on potential environmental and health risks they pose when they enter waste streams.
Week 6
Health and environmental imapct of nanotechnology
Foundational Concepts in Nano-EHS Research
This theme covers the core concepts of environmental health and safety (EHS) in nanotechnology, focusing on the study of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) and their impact on safety and sustainability.
Material Flow and Health Risk Evaluation of Engineered Nanomaterials
This theme examines the movement of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) in the environment, their transformations, and interactions with ecosystems and humans, focusing on assessing potential health risks from ENM exposure.
Managing the Multi-Faceted Impacts of Nanotechnology
This theme explores tools and frameworks for assessing and managing the impacts of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) on health and the environment, while also considering societal, ethical, and regulatory implications.
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What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Understand fundamental physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials.
- Acquire knowledge and skills in the synthesis and characterization techniques of nanomaterials.
- Analyze the environmental implications of nanotechnology, including the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of nanomaterials.
- Assess health and environmental impact of using nanomaterials and nanoparticles, incluing potential impact and exposure risks.
- Investigate the various environmental applications of nanotechnology, such as air pollution control, water treatment, and sustainable energy solutions.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for students, environmental engineers, scientists, and researchers eager to learn the fundamentals of nanotechnology and its applications in environmental engineering, designed for those with no prior experience in nanotechnology or nanomaterials.
Who will you learn with?
National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT) is the first university of science and technology in Taiwan that aims at industrial education and is famous for its engineering department.
Who developed the course?
Taipei Medical University
Taipei Medical University (TMU) has been a leader in Taiwan’s healthcare system for over half a century due to its research, teaching excellence, internationalization and outstanding medical service.
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- Discuss your learning in comments
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Sample the course materials
- Access expires 6 Mar 2025
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