Advances in Applications of Nanotechnology ISO 9001:2008

Organized byICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology

(ICAR-CIRCOT),

(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

Adenwala Road, Matunga,

Mumbai – 400 019, Maharashtra, India

Distance from Airport (Domestic) : 10-12 km

Railway station (Dadar) : 2 km

Bus stand : Kapol Nivas, Dadar (E)

Land mark : Five Gardens

October coincides with the end of monsoon. The weather will be pleasant with mean daily temperature approximately 29° C.

Programme Director :Dr. P.G. Patil, Director, ICAR-CIRCOTProgamme coordinator :Dr. N. Vigneshwaran, Sr. ScientistProgamme co-coordinators :Er. A.K. Bharimalla, Sr. Scientist

:Dr. Virendra Prasad, Sr. Scientist :Mr. A. Arputharaj, Scientist

:Mr. G. T. V. Prabu, Scientist

Dr. N. Vigneshwaran Senior Scientist & Progamme coordinatorICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)Adenwala Road, Matunga, Mumbai 400019. India.Office Phone: +91 2224127273, Extn. 149/467, Fax:022-24130835 Mobile: 09869269477, 09702878249Email: nvw75@yahoo.com, bpd.circot@gmail.com

Updates are available at and www.circot.res.in www.nanocellulose.in

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Address for correspondenceOctober 5-9, 2015

Application form for participation How to reach ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai

Training programme on “Advances in Applications of Nanotechnoly” (At Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai)

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Last date for receipt of nomination : Oct 01, 2015Intimation to selected participants : Oct 01, 2015Course commencement : Oct 05, 2015

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Nanotechnology refers to the manipulation / self-assembly of atoms,

molecules, or molecular clusters into functional structures to create

materials and devices of vastly different properties. The first use of the

concepts found in 'nano-technology' was in "There's Plenty of Room at

the Bottom", a talk given by physicist Richard Feynman. The current era

is that of nanosystem that includes guided assembling, 3D networking

and new hierarchical architecture and robotics. In the next era, the first

integrated nanosystem, functioning much like a mammalian cell with

hierarchical systems within systems, are expected to be developed.

Now nanotechnology does not remain as a theoretical science; rather

it is being applied in all fields and gained the status of applied science

and it is a multidisciplinary subject. Medicine, Agriculture and Food

Production are no exception to it. This has realized the potential of

nanotechnology in each stage starting from crop production to

consumption

.

In India, Department of Science and Technology (DST) has initiated the

Nano-Mission to foster the research activities in this field followed by

various organizations. In 2010, DST has formulated a task force to

develop regulatory framework for nanotechnology in India. Indian

Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in collaboration with state

agricultural universities has initiated various programmes to boost the

research in the field of nanotechnology. Institute of Nano Science and

Technology at Mohali is established by DST to contribute to the society

through application of nanoscience and nanotechnology in the field of

agriculture, medicine, energy and environment. ICAR, with the main

focus on sustainable crop production, initiated a consortium research

project in Nanotechnology, wherein 15 premier institutions across

India are participating to contribute in a multidisciplinary mode.

ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai ventured in Nanotechnology from 2004

onwards to impart novel functional finishes viz., antimicrobial and UV-

protection to cotton fabrics using biologically synthesized silver

nanoparticles and bio-chemically synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles,

respectively.

Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology in India

With the generous support from National Agricultural Innovation

Project (NAIP) of ICAR, in 2008, Institute successfully attempted the

preparation of nanocellulose from cotton linters and cotton wastes.

Nanocellulose, a novel nano-sized cellulosic material exhibits very high

strength, large surface area to volume ratio, novel rheological and

optical properties. Subsequently, ICAR-CIRCOT created a unique

nanocellulose pilot plant that can produce nanocellulose (10 kg per

shift of 8 hours) from cotton linters, cotton wastes and bagasse and is

first of its kind in India. Besides the production system, safety aspects,

material handling and effluent management were also taken care of in

the pilot plant lay-out. This pilot plant was inaugurated by Padma stVibhushan Dr. R. A. Mashelkar on 21 August 2015.

Ä To acquaint participants with recent advances in the field of

nanotechnology

Ä To impart hands-on training on preparation & characterization of

nanomaterials

Ä To demonstrate the application of nanomaterials in textiles,

composites, nanosensors, filtration and agriculture

l Basics & Advances in Nanotechnology

l Synthesis of Nanomaterials (Physical, Chemical, Mechanical and

Biological)

l Characterization of Nanomaterials

l Application of Nanomaterials in

¬ Textiles

¬ Composites

¬ Nanosensors & Filters and

¬ Agriculture

l Life cycle analysis of nanomaterials

l Nanotoxicology

l IPR & Business opportunities in Nanotechnology

l Nanocellulose Pilot Plant

l Production Facilities - High pressure homogenizer

- High energy ball mill

- Vibrating mill / Cryo-crushing mill

- Electrospinning

- Conical and Tri-disc refiners

- Membrane Reactor

l Characterization Facilities

- Nanoparticle size & zeta analyzer (DLS)

- Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)

- X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)

- Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

- Ultracentrifuge

- Fast protein liquid chromatography

l Application Facilities

- Textile finishing & testing facility

- Composite making & testing facility

- Microbiology facility for evaluation of nanofilters

- Nanosensor testing facility

October 5-9, 2015 at ICAR-CIRCOT, Adenwala Road, Matunga (E), Near

Five Gardens, Mumbai 400019.

Guest house accomodation at ICAR-CIRCOT is limited and shall be

provided at standard rate on first-come-first-serve basis on sharing

basis

The Programme fee is Rs. 25,000 +14% services tax per person. The

charges include course fee, course material, breakfast, and working

lunch. The fee does not include travel, lodging, conveyance and other

personal expenses. For students and employees of NARS, 50%

concession in course fee is applicable.

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Nanocellulose Pilot Plant

Nanotechnology in ICAR-CIRCOT

Padma Vibhushan Dr. R. A. Mashelkar at the Nanocellulose Pilot Plant