Aim
Exploring Green Nanotechnology for Sustainable Industrial Effluent Treatment focuses on eco-friendly nanomaterials and processes for treating industrial wastewater. Learn pollutant removal mechanisms, green synthesis routes, reactor concepts, performance evaluation, and sustainability considerations for real-world effluent treatment.
Program Objectives
- Effluent Challenges: sources, contaminants, and regulatory limits.
- Green Nanotechnology: principles of sustainable nanomaterials.
- Nanomaterials: nano-adsorbents, photocatalysts, membranes (overview).
- Mechanisms: adsorption, catalysis, degradation, separation.
- Green Synthesis: plant-based, waste-derived, low-energy routes.
- Performance: removal efficiency, kinetics, reusability.
- Scale-Up: integration with treatment plants and cost factors.
- Capstone: design a green nano-based effluent treatment solution.
Program Structure
Module 1: Industrial Effluents and Environmental Impact
- Types of industrial wastewater: textile, pharma, chemical, metal.
- Common pollutants: dyes, heavy metals, organics, nutrients.
- Environmental and health impacts.
- Discharge standards and sustainability goals.
Module 2: Principles of Green Nanotechnology
- Green chemistry and sustainability concepts.
- Why nanoscale materials improve treatment efficiency.
- Risk, safety, and lifecycle thinking.
- Comparing conventional vs nano-enabled treatment.
Module 3: Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials
- Plant-mediated and microbial synthesis (overview).
- Waste-derived nanomaterials (agro/industrial waste).
- Low-toxicity solvents and energy-efficient processes.
- Stability and reproducibility challenges.
Module 4: Nano-Adsorbents for Effluent Treatment
- Carbon-based materials: biochar, graphene oxide (overview).
- Metal oxide nanoparticles for heavy metal removal.
- Adsorption isotherms and kinetics (intro).
- Regeneration and reuse strategies.
Module 5: Nanocatalysts and Photocatalysis
- Photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants.
- Visible-light-active green catalysts (overview).
- Reaction mechanisms and by-product concerns.
- Reactor concepts for photocatalysis.
Module 6: Nano-Membranes and Hybrid Systems
- Nanocomposite membranes for filtration.
- Fouling control and durability concepts.
- Hybrid systems: nano + biological/chemical treatment.
- Energy and water recovery concepts.
Module 7: Performance Evaluation and Sustainability
- Key metrics: removal efficiency, flux, kinetics.
- Toxicity and environmental safety testing basics.
- Cost, energy use, and lifecycle assessment (overview).
- Monitoring and reporting treated effluent quality.
Module 8: Industrial Integration and Case Studies
- Pilot-scale deployment concepts.
- Integration with existing treatment plants.
- Operational challenges and maintenance.
- Future trends in green nano water treatment.
Final Project
- Select an industrial effluent type.
- Deliverables: nanomaterial choice + treatment mechanism + process flow + sustainability note.
- Submit: green effluent treatment proposal.
Participant Eligibility
- Environmental Engineering, Nanotechnology, Chemistry, Biotechnology students/professionals
- Water treatment and sustainability practitioners
- Basic chemistry/environmental science helpful
Program Outcomes
- Understand green nanotechnology for effluent treatment.
- Select nano-based solutions for specific pollutants.
- Evaluate performance and sustainability trade-offs.
- Create a practical, eco-friendly treatment proposal.
Program Deliverables
- e-LMS Access: lessons, case studies, templates.
- Toolkit: material selection sheet, performance checklist, proposal template.
- Assessment: certification after project submission.
- e-Certification and e-Marksheet: digital credentials.
Future Career Prospects
- Environmental Nanotechnology Analyst
- Water Treatment R&D Associate
- Sustainability Engineer (Trainee)
- Environmental Consultant
Job Opportunities
- Water Treatment Companies: advanced treatment and R&D teams.
- Industrial Plants: effluent management and compliance roles.
- Research Institutes: water and nanotechnology labs.
- Environmental Agencies/NGOs: sustainable water initiatives.







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