Green Nanotechnology for Sustainable Materials and Product Innovation

Day 1: Fundamentals of Green Nanotechnology

• Introduction to green nanotechnology and sustainability concepts
• Eco-friendly nanomaterials and green synthesis approaches
• Bio-based materials: nanocellulose, plant-mediated nanoparticles
• Role in circular economy and sustainable product design
• Hands-on: Design a green synthesis approach for a nanomaterial
• Tools Used: Canva, Jupyter Notebook, Python (basic visualization), Excel / Google Sheets, Google Scholar, PubMed

Day 2: Sustainable Nanomaterials & Applications

• Green synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles
• Bio-nanocomposites and nano-enabled materials
• Applications: packaging, water purification, agriculture, textiles, coatings
• Environmental impact and safety considerations
• Hands-on: Develop a sustainable nanomaterial application map
• Tools Used:Jupyter Notebook, Python (data visualization), Excel / Google Sheets, ImageJ, Miro / Jamboard

Day 3: Product Innovation & Commercialization

• Characterization: UV-Vis, FTIR, SEM, XRD, DLS, Zeta potential
• Product development using green nanotechnology
• Validation, product claims, and regulatory basics
• Lab-to-market strategy and business opportunities
• Hands-on: Develop one green nano-product concept
• Tools Used:Python (analysis & graphs), Jupyter Notebook, Canva (product design), ImageJ, Excel / Google Sheets, BioRender

Participants will be able to:

• Understand eco-friendly nanomaterial synthesis approaches.
• Analyze sustainability and lifecycle impact of nanomaterials.
• Identify applications of green nanotechnology in real-world scenarios.
• Develop concepts for sustainable product innovation.
• Apply green design principles in materials development.

• Undergraduate/postgraduate degree in Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, or related fields.
• Professionals working in sustainable materials, green manufacturing, environmental technologies, or R&D sectors.
• Researchers interested in eco-friendly nanomaterials and green synthesis techniques.
• Individuals with a keen interest in sustainability and product innovation.