1. To provide  a comprehensive understanding of green nanotechnology principles and their importance for sustainable development of human societies.
2. To familiarize participants with the key principles of green chemistry, green engineering and environmentally friendly synthesis methods for the production of nanocatalysts
3. To introduce participants to the properties, characteristics, and applications of nano NiO and its off-sprints in catalysis for renewable hydrogen production.
4. To equip participants with practical skills in various sustainable synthesis techniques for nano NiO and its off-springs, including plant-mediated, microbial, sonochemical, plasma and microwave-assisted synthesis.
5. To train participants in advanced characterization techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), SEM with EDAX, AFM, XPS, Fourier transform – infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-Vis spectroscopy, Dynamic light scattering (DLS), BET-sorptometry, TG-DTA, TPD, TPR and electroanalytical methodsfor for analysing nano NiO and its derivatives.
6. To explore the integration of NiO nanoparticles in hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and ethanol/bioethanol reforming reactions for renewable hydrogen production and to understand the reaction mechanism involved.
7. To examine the real-world case studies and industrial applications of NiO based nanomaterials for renewable hydrogen production, providing insights into the best practices and challenges in the industrial realm
8. To discuss the future trends and opportunities in green nanotechnology research, highlighting potential areas for innovation and industrial implementation.
9. To foster networking and collaboration among participants, industry professionals, and experts in the field, facilitating knowledge exchange and potential research partnerships.
10. To empower participants to contribute to the advancement of green nanotechnology and sustainable development through their expertise in NiO based nanomaterials, synthesis and application in renewable hydrogen production.

Day 1: Fundamentals of Green Nanotechnology and the synthesis of  NiO nanocatalysts

Session 1: Introduction to Green Nanotechnology

• Overview of Green Nanotechnology and its applications
• Importance of Green nanotechnology for sustainable development
• Role of nanomaterials in Various Fields

Session 2: Principles of Green Chemistry and green engineering for the synthesis of Nanomaterials

• Key Principles of Green Chemistry
• Environmentally Friendly Solvents and Reaction Conditions
• Green Metrics for Evaluating Synthesis Methods for the production of nanomaterials

Session 3: Introduction to NiO based nanocatalysts

• Properties and Characteristics of NiO based nanocatalysts
• Applications of NiO based materials in Catalysis
• Current Research and Developments

Session 4: Green Synthetic Techniques for NiO based nanomaterials

• Hydrothermal synthesis
• Plant-Mediated Synthesis
• Microbial Synthesis
• Sonochemical synthesis
• Plasma assisted synthesis
• Microwave-Assisted Synthesis
• Other Sustainable Approaches for the synthesis of nano NiO and its off-springs

Day 2: Characterization of NiO based nano-catalysts and Their Properties 

Session 5: Characterization Techniques for NiO based nano-catalysts

•  X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
• Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) with EDAX
• Atomic force microscopy (AFM)
• X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)
• Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
• UV-Visible Spectroscopy
• Electrochemical methods of characterization

Session 6: Understanding the properties of NiO based nanocatalysts 

• Size, Shape, and Surface Area
• Crystal Structure and Composition
• Surface Functionalization Techniques
• Redox properties
• Thermal properties
• Acid – base properties
• Electrochemical properties

Day 3: Applications of nano NiO and its off-springs in Renewable Hydrogen Production from water and ethanol/bioethanol 

Session 7: Overview of Renewable Hydrogen Production

• Significance of Renewable Hydrogen
• Water and Bioethanol as a Sustainable Feedstock
• Different Methods (photocatalytic/electrocatalytic) of green Hydrogen Production

Session 8: NiO based nano-catalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER) 

• Mechanisms of HER
• Role of NiO based electrocatlysts in  HER
• Recent Advances in NiO based electrocatalysts for HER

Session 9: Integration of NiO based nanocatalysts for ethanol/bioethanol Reforming

• Ethanol/bioethanol Reforming Process
• Catalyst Requirements for Bioethanol Reforming
• NiO based nanocatalysts in ethanol/bioethanol Reforming Reactions

Session 10: Case Studies and Industry Applications

• Real-world Examples of NiO based nanocatalysts in Hydrogen Production
• Success Stories and Challenges in Industrial Implementation

Session 11: Future Perspectives, Challenges, and Closing Remarks 

• Future Trends in Green Nanotechnology and research in NiO based nanocatalysts
• Challenges and Opportunities in Scaling Up of Production

Session 12: Effective networking and collaboration

• Knowing the competing groups and opportunities for collaborations
• Industrial and government sources of funding
• Closing Remarks, Certificates, and Networking Opportunities

Students, PhD Scholars/ Researchers, Academicians, Industry Professional of nanotechnology, chemistry, materials science, and renewable energy, sustainable technology,