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Nanotechnology is the manipulation of matter on an atomic and molecular scale. It is an emerging field which deals with the study and application of extremely tiny materials, which cannot be seen with naked eye. Nanotechnology is a very broad subject which engages almost every technical discipline including surface science, organic chemistry, molecular biology, semiconductor physics, microfabrication etc.
Who should take this course?
This short course has been designed for technically savvy persons who want to go one layer beyond the surface to see the real substance behind the very small. In this course you will study basic principles behind the concept of nanotechnology and nanosensors and their imperative role in novel sensing tools and applications.
What are the benefits of this course?
This free online course will discuss interesting interdisciplinary scientific and engineering knowledge that will help you understand fundamental physical differences between different types of nanosensors. By taking this course you will get to learn sensing tools that use nanosensors to screen, detect and monitor various events in daily life, both personal or professional. At the end of this course, you will be able to understand the fabrication, characterization, and manipulation of tools and applications designed on the principles of nanotechnology, and that how you can exploit nanomaterials and nanosensors to develop new applications. Besides, this course will lay foundation for a number of innovative applications that can be used for:
- Diagnosis and treatment of diseases
- Quality control of goods and environmental aspects, and
- Monitoring security issues
Table of Contents:
- Introduction to Nanotechnology
- Introduction to Sensors' Science and Technology
- Metal nanoparticle-based Sensors
- Quantum Dot Sensors
- Nanowire-based Sensors
- Carbon Nanotubes-based Sensors
- Sensors Based on Nanostructures of Metal Oxide
- Mass-Sensitive Nanosensors
- Arrays of Nanomaterial-based Sensors
Author Bio:
Hossam Haick is a Professor in the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. He is the recipient of the prestigious Marie Curie Excellence Award and an expert in the field of nanotechnology, nanosensors, non-invasive disease diagnosis.

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