Nanotechnology in Water Research
Credit:
3
Pre-requisites/Co-requisites:
None
Material/Supply Fees:
None
Course
Overview:
Nanotechnology holds great promise for
pollution control, environment remediation, and resource conservation.
However, like all emerging technologies with great promise, the
nanotechnology also presents health and environment risks. The purpose of
this course is to introduce students to current theories and research methods
of environmental nanotechnology. Most of the course will be dedicated to
discuss the impacts of nanotechnology on water quality. There are two
aspects receiving focused attention: 1) The applications of nanotechnology
to water pollution control; and 2) Fate and transport of nanomaterials in hydrologic pathways. Classes will be primarily
lecture-based.
Grading:
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Nanotechnology and Environmental
Nanotechnology |
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Environmental Benefits of
Nanotechnology |
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Applications of Nanotechnology
to Water Pollution Control: Sensors & Remediation |
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Applications of Nanotechnology
to Water Pollution Control: Membranes |
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Applications of Nanotechnology
to Water Pollution Control: Adsorbents |
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Nanoparticles in Water:
Characterizations |
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DLVO Theory |
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Classic
Filtration Theory |
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Environmental Risks of
Nanotechnology |
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Nanoparticles in Hydrologic
Pathways |
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Fate and Transport of
Nanoparticles: Groundwater |
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Fate and Transport of
Nanoparticles: The Vodose Zone |
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Fate and Transport of
Nanoparticles: Atmosphere and Surface Runoff |
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Risk Assessment |
