This course will introduce students to the field of nanotechnology with a special emphasis on nanomaterials synthesis, characterizations and their applications in civil and environmental engineering. The specific applications will include, but not limited to, tailoring mechanical property, durability, self-cleaning, self-sealing, self-sensing, energy harvesting and other multi-functionality. It integrates the fields of materials science, civil engineering and electrical engineering. The basic concepts will be discussed including nano-scale effect, process-structure-property relationship, nano- and micro-structure property characterizations, multi-functional materials, nano-device fabrication and their applications for energy harvesting, water infiltrations and environmental sensing. lab will be provided to students enrolled in the course to learn nano and micro-structure characterizations skills.
Overview
Syllabus
Week 1:
- Nanomaterials in Civil Application
- Concrete Mechanical Property
- Nanomaterials for Improvement of Microstructure and Mechanical Performance
- Brittle Strengthening Mechanism
Week 2:
- Concrete Durability
- Corrosion, FT and Scaling
- Sulfate Attack and ASR
Week 3:
- Nanomaterials for Self-Healing Concrete
- Nanomaterials for Self-Cleaning Concrete
- Photocatalysis
- Thermal Energy Harvesting
Week 4:
- Introduction to NDT Methods
- Nanomaterials for Early Age Strength Sensing
- Nanomaterials for Self-Sensing Concrete
- Nanomaterials for Internal Curing
Week 5:
- Nanotechnology for Environmental Applications Overview
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Air Pollution Control
- Soil Remediation
Taught by
Luna Lu, Guangshuai Han, Yining Feng and Raikhan Tokpatayeva
