Aim
Nanomaterials from Waste: Production Techniques & Industrial Certification teaches how to convert industrial, agricultural, and electronic waste into usable nanomaterials. Learn feedstock selection, safe processing, synthesis routes, characterization, QC, and industry documentation with a capstone production plan.
Program Objectives
- Waste-to-Value: circular recovery and material selection.
- Feedstocks: agro-waste, plastic, fly ash, sludge, biomass, e-waste.
- Processing: segregation, pre-treatment, purification, safety controls.
- Production: top-down and bottom-up nano synthesis routes.
- Characterization: size, structure, chemistry, surface, performance tests.
- Quality: specs, batch consistency, contamination control.
- Scale-Up: yield, energy, cost drivers, process safety.
- Capstone: production + QC plan for one nano product.
Program Structure
Module 1: Circular Nanomaterials
- Waste streams and value chains.
- Products: nano-silica, nano-carbon, metal oxides, biochar-based nanos.
- Use cases: cement, coatings, catalysts, adsorbents, sensors.
- Constraints: impurities, variability, safety, compliance.
Module 2: Feedstock and Pre-Treatment
- Sorting and basic feedstock testing.
- Pre-treatment: washing, drying, size reduction.
- Purification: leaching/separation (intro).
- Safety: dust, fumes, heavy metals, PPE basics.
Module 3: Production (Top-Down)
- Milling and size reduction concepts.
- Ultrasonication and exfoliation workflows.
- Thermal routes: pyrolysis to nano-carbon/biochar.
- Process control: time, energy, yield, contamination.
Module 4: Production (Bottom-Up)
- Sol-gel for silica/oxides (workflow).
- Hydrothermal and precipitation routes.
- Green synthesis concepts (intro).
- Nucleation/growth control basics.
Module 5: E-Waste to Nanomaterials
- Metal recovery overview and safety-first handling.
- Purity challenges and contamination control.
- Nano-oxide/nano-metal production workflow (concept).
- Residue and effluent management basics.
Module 6: Characterization and Testing
- Size/structure: XRD and microscopy concepts.
- Chemistry: FTIR/Raman/XPS concepts.
- Surface area and porosity (BET intro).
- Application tests: adsorption, catalysis, conductivity.
Module 7: QC and Documentation
- Specifications: purity, size range, moisture, ash.
- Sampling and batch consistency checks.
- COA, SOP, batch record templates.
- Safety sheet basics and storage handling.
Module 8: Scale-Up and Readiness
- Scale-up: throughput, yield, energy, equipment choice.
- Process safety: dust, fumes, handling controls.
- Cost drivers and production planning.
- LCA/ESG basics (intro).
Final Project
- Choose one product: nano-silica, nano-oxide, nano-carbon, adsorbent nano-material.
- Deliverables: feedstock plan + process flow + QC tests + safety checklist + COA draft.
- Submit: short production report.
Participant Eligibility
- Students/professionals in Materials, Chemistry, Environment, Nanotech
- Industry teams in recycling, circular materials, manufacturing
- Basic lab/process knowledge helpful
Program Outcomes
- Select waste feedstocks for targeted nanomaterials.
- Plan safe production and process controls.
- Plan characterization and QC for consistency.
- Create a production + certification document pack.
Program Deliverables
- e-LMS Access: lessons, templates, case studies.
- Industrial Toolkit: SOP, batch record, QC checklist, COA template.
- Capstone Support: feedback on plan.
- Assessment: certification after submission.
- e-Certification and e-Marksheet: digital credentials.
Future Career Prospects
- Circular Materials Associate
- Nanomaterials Production Associate
- QC Associate (Nanomaterials)
- Process Development Trainee
Job Opportunities
- Manufacturing: additives, coatings, composites.
- Recycling: advanced material recovery.
- R&D: sustainable nanomaterials scale-up.
- Construction/Cement: waste-derived nano-additives.
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