Module #1 Introduction to Nanotechnology Overview of nanotechnology, its definition, history, and importance in modern science and technology.
Module #2 Nanomaterials and their Properties Introduction to nanomaterials, their classification, and unique properties (optical, electrical, thermal, and mechanical) that enable their applications in energy.
Module #3 Energy Challenges and Opportunities Overview of global energy challenges, sustainable energy goals, and the role of nanotechnology in addressing energy issues.
Module #4 Nanotechnology in Solar Energy Applications of nanotechnology in solar cells, including nanostructured materials, plasmonic enhancement, and nanophotonic devices.
Module #5 Nanostructured Materials for Energy Storage Applications of nanostructured materials in batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells, including nanomaterials synthesis and characterization.
Module #6 Nanotechnology in Fuel Cells Role of nanotechnology in fuel cell development, including nanostructured catalysts, membranes, and electrodes.
Module #7 Nano-Enabled Energy Harvesting Applications of nanotechnology in energy harvesting, including piezoelectric, thermoelectric, and electromagnetic devices.
Module #8 Nanotechnology in Thermal Energy Management Applications of nanotechnology in thermal energy management, including nanostructured materials for heat transfer, thermal insulation, and thermoelectric cooling.
Module #9 Nano-Enhanced Catalysis for Energy Applications Role of nanotechnology in catalysis for energy applications, including nanostructured catalysts for fuel processing and energy conversion.
Module #10 Nanofluids and Nanolubricants in Energy Systems Applications of nanofluids and nanolubricants in energy systems, including their synthesis, properties, and performance.
Module #11 Nano-Enabled Carbon Capture and Utilization Role of nanotechnology in carbon capture and utilization, including nanostructured materials for CO2 capture and conversion.
Module #12 Nanotechnology in Nuclear Energy Applications of nanotechnology in nuclear energy, including nanostructured materials for reactor fuels, cladding, and waste management.
Module #13 Safety and Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology in Energy Discussion of the safety and environmental implications of nanotechnology in energy applications, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
Module #14 Scalability and Commercialization of Nano-Energy Technologies Challenges and opportunities in scaling up nano-energy technologies, including cost reduction, manufacturing, and commercialization strategies.
Module #15 Case Studies:Successful Applications of Nanotechnology in Energy Real-world examples of successful applications of nanotechnology in energy, including product development, market analysis, and industry trends.
Module #16 Nanotechnology Policy and Regulation in Energy Overview of policy and regulatory frameworks governing nanotechnology in energy, including international cooperation and best practices.
Module #17 Ethical Considerations in Nano-Energy Research and Development Discussion of ethical considerations in nano-energy research and development, including responsible innovation, public engagement, and stakeholder involvement.
Module #18 Future Directions and Emerging Trends in Nano-Energy Vision for the future of nanotechnology in energy, including emerging trends, research directions, and potential breakthroughs.
Module #19 Computational Modeling and Simulation in Nano-Energy Introduction to computational modeling and simulation techniques in nano-energy research, including density functional theory and molecular dynamics.
Module #20 Nanotechnology Characterization and Metrology in Energy Overview of characterization and metrology techniques for nanomaterials in energy applications, including electron microscopy, spectroscopy, and diffraction.
Module #21 Energy Storage Systems:Batteries and Supercapacitors In-depth exploration of nanostructured materials in energy storage systems, including batteries and supercapacitors.
Module #22 Solar Cells and Photovoltaic Systems Detailed analysis of nanostructured materials in solar cells and photovoltaic systems, including thin-film solar cells and concentrator photovoltaics.
Module #23 Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers In-depth exploration of nanostructured materials in fuel cells and electrolyzers, including proton exchange membrane fuel cells and solid oxide fuel cells.
Module #24 Thermoelectric Materials and Devices Detailed analysis of nanostructured materials in thermoelectric devices, including thermoelectric generators and coolers.
Module #25 Nanotechnology in Bioenergy and Biofuels Applications of nanotechnology in bioenergy and biofuels, including nanostructured catalysts and biofuel cells.
Module #26 Nanotechnology in Geothermal Energy Role of nanotechnology in geothermal energy, including enhanced geothermal systems and nanostructured materials for heat transfer.
Module #27 Nanotechnology in Energy Efficiency and Building Applications Applications of nanotechnology in energy efficiency and building applications, including nanostructured materials for insulation and window coatings.
Module #28 Nanotechnology in Electric Vehicles and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Systems Role of nanotechnology in electric vehicles and vehicle-to-grid systems, including nanostructured materials for batteries and energy storage.
Module #29 Nanotechnology in Aerospace and Defense Energy Applications Applications of nanotechnology in aerospace and defense energy applications, including nanostructured materials for energy storage and generation.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Applications of Nanotechnology in Energy career
