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Nano-Device for Energy Harvesting and Sensing (edX)

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Nano-Device for Energy Harvesting and Sensing (edX)

Learn about the field of nanotechnology with a special emphasis on nanomaterials synthesis, characterizations and their applications 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.

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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.

What you'll learn

  • Basic concepts of nanomaterials and nanostructures
  • Nanomaterials fabrication methods
  • Nano-device for civil and environmental
  • Nano-Device for Energy Harvesting and Sensing applications
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