New Year Offer End Date: 30th April 2024
Program

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

INR 1999 /- OR USD 50

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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.

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