An Introduction to Nanoscale Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications: The All-in-One Toolbox for Nanomaterials

LEVEL : BEGINNER     HRDF : CLAIMABLE

 TRAINER : DR ZULKIFLI M. A. MERICAN


WHEN

11 - 13 AUGUST 2021

WHERE

MS TEAMS

TIME

9.00AM - 1.00PM

RM 500 FOR PROFESSIONALS

10% Disc for early bird (11 July 2021) / group / Students

COURSE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

Nanoscale science and nanotechnology are the study and application of extremely small things that encompasses nearly every discipline of science and engineering. This field is defined primarily by a unit of length, the “nano” refers to the metric prefix 10-9 m which is equivalent to 1 nm, at which lies the ultimate control over the form and function of matter. Indeed, since the types of atoms and their fundamental properties eventually come to a limit by the laws of quantum physics, we have the freedom to exercise our creativity to build materials and devices with control down to the level of individual atoms and molecules – such the so-called nanotechnology arena results in properties and performance far superior to conventional technologies. In some cases, allow access to entirely new properties which are different from their bulk materials. The rapid growth of the field in the past two decades has been enabled by the sustained advances in the fabrication and characterization of increasingly smaller structures. Advances on the fabrication side (with the emergence of two paradigms, referred as a “top-down” and “bottom-up” approach respectively), have been supported by equally important abilities in the imaging and characterization of nanometer scale features. The course provides an overview of such enabling technologies.

COURSE CONTENT
Introduction to Nanoscale Materials 
  • Terminology.
  • Types of Nanomaterials.
  • Synthesis Approaches & Characterization.
  • Applications.

Synthesis and Processing of Nanomaterials 

  • What is the Bottom-up Approach?
  • What is the Top-down Approach?

Structural Characterization 

  • Electron Microscopy (SEM & TEM).
  • Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM).
  • Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM).
  • X-ray Diffraction (XRD).
  • Small Angle Scattering (SAXS/SANS).
  • Gas Adsorption.

Applications of Nanomaterials 

  • Enhanced Oil Recovery.
  • Biomedical Applications of Nanofluids.
  • Nanocatalysis & Benefits in O&G Sectors.

Assessing Potential Risks 

  • Risk factors.
  • Challenges & Prospects of Nanobiotechnology.
  • Regulatory.


OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the capabilities of nanotechnology analytical instruments.
  • Know how to use related equipment for nano-scale fabrication and characterization.

  • More importantly, develop an awereness on which instrument/tools is/are suitable for a particular characterization.


WHO SHOULD JOIN US TO :

  • The course is aimed at material scientists & practitioners (chemistry, physics, materials, biology), engineers & regulators (chemical, mechanical, biomedical) working in research and development of processes involving fine particles, soft materials, cosmetics, liquids, surfactants, biological and proteins solutions, polymeric films, ordered nano objects as such as gratings, self-organized molecular super architectures. 





OUR TRAINERS



1. Dr Zulkifli M. A. Merican 

Dr Zulkifli M. A. Merican (PhD) received his BSc (Hons) degree in Heterogeneous Chemistry from The University of New England (UNE) at New South Wales, Australia (1998) and a DPhil in Supramolecular Organic Chemistry from the same university (2005) under the supervision of Professor Maxwell Gunter, a leading expert in Supramolecular Dynamics. After completing several postdoctoral and senior research fellowships abroad, he joined UTP as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, at The Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Perak, Malaysia. He is a recipient of several excellent awards: University of New England K.G. Lewis Prize (1997), Australian Research Council (ARC) Funded Postgraduate Scholarship (1998), New Staff Start-Up Research Fund of University of Queensland (2007) and Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO) award (2008-2009) which allowed him to conduct experiments using a Neutron scattering technique at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at USA (2009). Dr. Merican’s research interests and program lies at the interface of polymer-nanocomposites, synthetic organic supramolecular chemistry, enhanced oil recovery, catalysis and membranes for water and carbon dioxide utilization. He is currently a principal investigator for several funded projects (i.e YUTP, FRGS) and teaching Applied Chemistry Courses for Foundation and Undergraduate students at the Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, UTP.

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