
AI-Enabled Carbon Nanodots for Biosensing and Bioimaging
“Exploring the Future of Nanotechnology through Carbon Nanodots: From Synthesis to Real-World Applications”
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About Program:
The “Carbon Nanodots: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications” workshop explores the cutting-edge technology behind carbon nanodots (CNDs), a promising class of carbon-based nanomaterials. Participants will learn about the different synthetic routes for carbon nanodots, the various characterization techniques, and their unique properties that make them ideal for a wide range of applications, from environmental sensors to bio-imaging. The workshop includes practical demonstrations, hands-on sessions, and case studies to understand the potential of CNDs in future technologies.
Aim: To provide an in-depth understanding of carbon nanodots (CNDs), focusing on their synthesis, characterization techniques, and diverse applications in fields like sensors, bioimaging, energy, and environmental monitoring.
Program Objectives:
- Introduce the synthesis methods for carbon nanodots, such as hydrothermal, laser ablation, and pyrolysis.
- Familiarize participants with the characterization techniques, such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, TEM, and XPS.
- Explore the optical, electronic, and chemical properties of CNDs and their potential for various applications.
- Provide hands-on experience in synthesizing carbon nanodots and performing characterization to evaluate their properties.
- Investigate the applications of CNDs in diverse fields like bioimaging, sensors, energy storage, and environmental monitoring.
- Address the current challenges and future trends in carbon nanodot research and commercialization.
What you will learn?
📅 Day 1: Fundamentals & Synthesis of Carbon Nanodots (CNDs)
- Introduction to carbon nanodots (CNDs) and their properties
- Types: graphene quantum dots, carbon dots, polymer dots
- Optical properties: fluorescence, quantum yield
- Green synthesis methods: hydrothermal, microwave, pyrolysis
- Precursors: citric acid, glucose, biomass, plant extracts
🛠️ Hands-on:
- Design a green synthesis protocol for CNDs
🧰 Tools Used: Canva, Jupyter Notebook, Python (basic plots), Excel / Google Sheets, Google Scholar, PubMed
📅 Day 2: Characterization of Carbon Nanodots
- Optical characterization: UV-Vis, fluorescence spectroscopy
- Structural analysis: FTIR, XRD
- Morphology: TEM/SEM
- Particle size and surface charge: DLS, Zeta potential
- Understanding emission behavior and surface functional groups
🛠️ Hands-on:
- Analyze sample characterization data (graphs & spectra)
🧰 Tools Used: Jupyter Notebook, Python (spectra plotting), Excel / Google Sheets, ImageJ
📅 Day 3: Applications & Product Development
- Applications in bioimaging and biosensing
- Drug delivery and biomedical uses
- Environmental applications: water purification, pollutant sensing
- Energy applications: LEDs, solar cells
- Lab-to-market potential and product innovation
🛠️ Hands-on:
- Develop a CND-based product concept
🧰 Tools Used: Python (data analysis), Jupyter Notebook, Canva (presentation/design), Excel / Google Sheets, BioRender
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Fee Plan
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Intended For :
- Students: Undergraduate or graduate students in nanotechnology, material science, chemistry, physics, or related fields.
- Academicians/Faculty: Professors, lecturers, and researchers in nanotechnology, material science, and chemistry.
- Industry Professionals: Engineers, material scientists, and R&D professionals working with nanomaterials, sensors, or bioengineering.
- Researchers: Individuals looking to apply nanotechnology in research, product development, or innovation.
- Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of nanotechnology, chemistry, and material science would be helpful, but no advanced expertise is required for participation.
Career Supporting Skills
Program Outcomes
- Gain expertise in the synthesis techniques of carbon nanodots.
- Master key characterization methods for analyzing CNDs, including spectroscopy, microscopy, and more.
- Understand the mechanisms behind the unique properties of CNDs and their diverse applications in fields like bioimaging, sensors, and energy storage.
- Develop hands-on experience in fabricating and analyzing carbon nanodots for real-world applications.
- Be equipped with the knowledge to implement CND-based technologies in their research or industry work.
