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. The technology that utilises it in practical applications, such as devices, is called nanotechnology. This course will help you understand how nanotechnology works and where it can be applied to produce or enhance items.
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
Nanosystems
Perfect Molecular Nanosystems
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