Synthesis of Carbon Dots from Kitchen Waste
Turning Waste into Worth: Innovating with Carbon Dots
The “Synthesis of Carbon Dots from Kitchen Waste” program offers a unique blend of environmental science and nanotechnology, teaching participants how to convert organic waste into carbon dots. These carbon dots have applications in fields ranging from bio-imaging to heavy metal adsorption, making this skillset increasingly valuable. Over the course of one month, participants will engage with both theoretical underpinnings and practical methodologies, including hands-on experiments and project-based learning.
Aim: This program seeks to explore innovative methods of converting everyday kitchen waste into valuable carbon dots, demonstrating a sustainable approach to nanotechnology. Participants will learn to synthesize and apply these nanomaterials in various industrial and environmental contexts, aiming to reduce waste and enhance product functionality across sectors.
Program Objectives:
- To provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of carbon quantum dots and their applications in various fields.
- To teach participants the step-by-step process of synthesizing carbon quantum dots from kitchen waste and other readily available materials.
- To equip participants with the knowledge and skills to control the size, shape, and properties of carbon quantum dots during synthesis.
- To enable participants to integrate carbon quantum dots into their own projects and research.
- To foster a collaborative learning environment where participants can exchange ideas and best practices for carbon quantum dot synthesis and applications.
What you will learn?
- What is a carbon dot
- Introduction to carbon nanomaterials
- Synthesis of carbon nanoparticles (CNP) in the kitchen
- Scaling up synthesis
- Characterizations
- Sensing of common organic solvents using CNP
- Carbon nanoparticles as bio stimulant in agriculture
- Antimicrobial properties of CNP
Intended For :
- Undergraduate degree in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
- Professionals in the energy sector or agricultural industries.
- Individuals with a keen interest in renewable energy and sustainable practices.
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