Learn about the application of nanomaterials in civil and environmental engineering. 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.
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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.
What you'll learn
- Basic concepts of nanomaterials and nanostructures
- Crystal structure and materials' properties
- Nanomaterial fabrication methods
- Materials characterization techniques
Syllabus
Week 1
- Nanotechnology Overview
- Nanotechnology Applications
- Nanostructures
Week 2
- 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
