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Kitchen waste to Carbon Nanomaterials

Turning Trash into Treasure: From Kitchen Waste to Carbon Innovation

Skills you will gain:

The Kitchen Waste to Carbon Nanomaterials program is an innovative initiative aimed at transforming organic kitchen waste into valuable carbon nanomaterials. By utilizing sustainable and cost-effective methods, this program seeks to address both environmental concerns associated with waste disposal and the growing demand for nanomaterials in various industries. Through a combination of biochemical processes and nanotechnology techniques, the program aims to extract and purify carbon-rich compounds from kitchen waste, subsequently converting them into high-quality carbon nanomaterials with potential applications in energy storage, environmental remediation, and advanced materials science.

This program not only offers a sustainable solution to kitchen waste management but also presents an opportunity to produce carbon nanomaterials in an environmentally friendly manner. By repurposing organic waste streams into valuable resources, this initiative contributes to the circular economy while promoting innovation and sustainability in nanomaterial production.

Aim: To empower participants with the knowledge and techniques to convert everyday kitchen waste into valuable carbon nanomaterials, fostering sustainable practices and innovation in material science.

Program Objectives:

  • Understand the conversion of organic waste to carbon-based nanomaterials.
  • Master the techniques of nanomaterial synthesis from non-traditional sources.
  • Promote sustainable and eco-friendly material production practices.
  • Apply learned skills in real-world environmental and material challenges.
  • Encourage innovation in the field of nanotechnology through practical application.

What you will learn?

  • Common carbon nanomaterials
  • Carbon Nanostructures production methods from kitchen waste
  • Carbon nanoparticles
  • Carbon dots, Biochar
  • Metal-carbon dot conjugates
  • Design of lead-free batteries
  • All carbon batteries, Sensors, Soil conditioners
  • Project Report Submission/ Article Writing

Intended For :

  • Chemistry: Fundamental knowledge of chemical processes and organic chemistry.
  • Environmental Science: Understanding of waste management and sustainability practices.
  • Material Science: Basic understanding of material properties and engineering.

Career Supporting Skills

Synthetic Biology Research Waste management Synthesis