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PurdueX: Fundamentals of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology

Learn about the application of nanomaterials in civil and environmental engineering.

Fundamentals of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
5 weeks
2–3 hours per week
Instructor-paced
Instructor-led on a course schedule
This course is archived

About this course

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This course will introduce students to the field of nanotechnology with a special emphasis on nanomaterials synthesis, characterizations and their applications in civil and environmental engineering. The specific applications will include, but not limited to, tailoring mechanical property, durability, self-cleaning, self-sealing, self-sensing, energy harvesting and other multi-functionality. It integrates the fields of materials science, civil engineering and electrical engineering. The basic concepts will be discussed including nano-scale effect, process-structure-property relationship, nano- and micro-structure property characterizations, multi-functional materials, nano-device fabrication and their applications for energy harvesting, water infiltrations and environmental sensing. lab will be provided to students enrolled in the course to learn nano and micro-structure characterizations skills.

At a glance

  • Language: English
  • Video Transcript: English
  • Associated skills:Materials Science, Nanoscopic Scale, Nanotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Nanomaterials, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

What you'll learn

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  • Basic concepts of nanomaterials and nanostructures
  • Crystal structure and materials' properties
  • Nanomaterial fabrication methods
  • Materials characterization techniques

Week 1

  • Nanotechnology Overview
  • Nanotechnology Applications
  • Nanostructures

Week 2

  • Crystal Structure of Solids
  • Bravais Lattice & Unit Cell
  • Crystal Plane & Miller Indices
  • Crystal Defects
  • Crystal Structure on Mechanical Property
  • Electron Transport in Crystals

Week 3

  • Gas Phase Deposition
  • Electrospinning
  • Solid Phase Synthesis: Ball Milling
  • Lithography

Week 4

  • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
  • Transmission Electron Microscopy
  • Atomic Force Microscope
  • X-ray Diffraction (XRD)

Week 5

  • Electrical Property Characterizations
  • Thermal Property Measurement
  • Thermal Characterization: TGA and DSC
  • Nanoindentation

Who can take this course?

Unfortunately, learners residing in one or more of the following countries or regions will not be able to register for this course: Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine. While edX has sought licenses from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to offer our courses to learners in these countries and regions, the licenses we have received are not broad enough to allow us to offer this course in all locations. edX truly regrets that U.S. sanctions prevent us from offering all of our courses to everyone, no matter where they live.

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