课程大纲
COURSE SYLLABUS
1.
课程代码/名称
Course Code/Title
ESE5021 环境纳米技术
Environmental Nanotechnology
2.
课程性质
Compulsory/Elective
专业选修课
3.
课程学分/学时
Course Credit/Hours
2/32
4.
授课语言
Teaching Language
英文
5.
授课教师
Instructor(s)
王钟颍
6.
先修要求
Pre-requisites
无
7.
教学目标
Course Objectives
This course is an elective one for graduate students in the Environmental Science and Engineering
major. The fundamental aspects of environmental nanotechnology, including nanomaterials’ synthesis,
characterization, environmental applications, environmental transformations and toxicities, will be
presented during the lectures. The objectives of this course is to give students an orientation on the
various remediation strategies and methods enabled by nanotechnology, as well as a clear
understanding of the consequences and risks related to the nanotechnology.
8.
教学方法
Teaching Methods
The fundamental concepts will be presented along with the latest literature as examples and group
discussions, to promote critical thinking, to demonstrate applications and implications of modern
nanotechnological methods and techniques, and prepare students to get involved in the environmental
nanotechnology.
9.
教学内容
Course Contents
Section 1
Lecture 1: Introduction
Main content: definition and introduction of nanotechnology, and overview
of applications and implications of nanotechnology related to the
environment.
Section 2
Lecture 2: Nanomaterial fabrication
Main content: General fabrication methods of nanomaterials, and
specificity in the synthesis of a few nanomaterials widely used in
environmental engineering, such as zero-valent iron nanoparticle, graphene-
based nanomaterials, metallic and metal oxide nanoparticles.
Section 3
Lecture 3: Characterization of nanomaterials
Main content: The principles and applications of various tools for structural
and chemical characterizations: SEM, XRD, XPS, etc.
Section 4
Lecture 4: Environmental applications of nanomaterials I
Main content: photocatalysis principles and applications (band gap
structure, reactive oxygen species, degradation of organic species by TiO
2
)
Section 5
Lecture 5: Environmental applications of nanomaterials II
Main content: adsorption principles and applications (adsorption
mechanism of heavy metal and its applications using iron oxide
nanomaterials, adsorption mechanisms of organics and its applications
using carbon-based nanomaterials)
Section 6
Lecture 6: Environmental applications of nanomaterials III
Main content: transport principles and fabrication for membrane
(desalination and organics removal process, nanoparticle membrane
reactors)
Section 7
Lecture 7: Environmental applications of nanomaterials IV
Main content: disinfection mechanism and applications (disinfection
mechanisms and applications of silver nanoparticle, disinfection
mechanism and applications of photoactive MoS
2
)
Section 8
Lecture 8: Environmental applications of nanomaterials V
Main content: Groundwater remediation principles and practice (TCE
removal by zero valent iron nanoparticle, reactivity, fate and lifetime)
Section 9
Lecture 9: Environmental transformations of nanomaterials I
Main content: physical transformation principles and potential impacts
(aggregation, redispension, adsorption of NOMs)
Section 10
Lecture 10: Environmental transformations of nanomaterials II
Main content: chemical transformation principles and potential impacts
(surface oxidation, dissolution, sulfidation, redox reactions, etc)
Section 11
Lecture 11: toxicological impacts of nanomaterials I
Main content: conventional toxicological assays and complications of
testing nanomaterials
Section 12
Lecture 12: toxicological impacts of nanomaterials II
Main content: toxicity and mechanisms of metallic nanomaterials (copper,
silver nanoparticles)
Section 13
Lecture 13: toxicological impacts of nanomaterials III
Main content: toxicity and mechanisms of metal oxide nanomaterials (iron
oxide, titanium oxide, cerium oxide nanoparticles)
Section 14
Lecture 14: toxicological impacts of nanomaterials IV
Main content: toxicity and mechanisms of carbon-based nanomaterials
(single- and multi-walled carbon nanotubes, graphene nanosheets and
fullerenes)
Section 15
Lecture 15: Life cycle risks of nanomaterials
Main content: life cycle impacts and sustainability
Section 16
Lecture 16: Future of environmental nanotechnology
Main content: research gaps future direction, and group discussion
10.
课程考核
Course Assessment
10 % for attendance and class performance;
40 % for quiz tests (week 6 and 12);
50 % for group projects.
11.
教材及其它参考资料
Textbook and Supplementary Readings
Textbooks:
1. Grassian V.H, “Nanoscience and Nanotechnology – Environmental and health impacts”, John Wiley
& Sons, 2008.
2. Sellers.K, Mackay.C, Bergeson.L.L, Clough S.R, Nanotechnology and Environment, CRC Press,
2009.
3. Wiesner M and Bottero J.Y, “Environmental Nanotechnology”, McGraw-Hill, 2007.
Assigned readings for
Introductions:
Nanomaterials in the environment: behavior, fate, bioavailability, and effects." Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry: An International Journal 27.9 (2008): 1825-1851.
Nanomaterial fabrication:
Yin, Yadong, and A. Paul Alivisatos. "Colloidal nanocrystal synthesis and the organic–
inorganic interface." Nature 437.7059 (2005): 664-670.
Characterization:
Petosa, Adamo Riccardo, et al. "Transport of two metal oxide nanoparticles in saturated
granular porous media: role of water chemistry and particle coating." Water research 46.4
(2012): 1273-1285.
Domingos, Rute F., et al. "Characterizing manufactured nanoparticles in the environment:
multimethod determination of particle sizes." Environmental science & technology 43.19
(2009): 7277-7284.
Applications:
Perreault, François, Andreia Fonseca De Faria, and Menachem Elimelech. "Environmental
applications of graphene-based nanomaterials." Chemical Society Reviews 44.16 (2015):
5861-5896.
Qu, Xiaolei, Pedro JJ Alvarez, and Qilin Li. "Applications of nanotechnology in water and
wastewater treatment." Water research 47.12 (2013): 3931-3946.
Wang, Zhongying, and Baoxia Mi. "Environmental applications of 2D molybdenum disulfide
(MoS2) nanosheets." Environmental science & technology 51.15 (2017): 8229-8244.
Transformations:
Lowry, Gregory V., et al. "Transformations of nanomaterials in the environment." (2012):
6893-6899.
Toxicology:
Sharifi, Shahriar, et al. "Toxicity of nanomaterials." Chemical Society Reviews 41.6 (2012):
2323-2343.
Dhawan, Alok, and Vyom Sharma. "Toxicity assessment of nanomaterials: methods and
challenges." Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry 398.2 (2010): 589-605.
