Nanomaterials

This course unit is dedicated to introducing inorganic materials and nanomaterials intended for use in the biomedical field (imaging, therapy, implants). This course unit builds upon the knowledge acquired in course unit HAC930C (Development of Materials for Health). The course aims to explore health-related issues and the role of inorganic materials and nanomaterials in diagnosis, therapy, and well-being. Strategies for developing future inorganic materials and nanomaterials based on theragnostics, multifunctionality, and smart materials will also be addressed.

The EU program includes lectures and tutorials. Students will be assigned a group project on the (theoretical) study of a material or inorganic nanomaterials for health applications.    

CM: 11

 TD: 9

The goal of this course unit is to deepen students’ theoretical and practical knowledge and skills regarding inorganic materials and nanomaterials used in the healthcare field. The objectives of this course unit are listed below:

• Gain a thorough understanding of the concepts and principles of inorganic materials and nanomaterials as applied to the biomedical field.
• Understand the major issues in the field of health where (nano)materials are used.
• Understand the specific characteristics associated with the design of this type of (nano)material, the prerequisites for their use, and their behavior within a living organism.
• Understand the main classes of inorganic (nano)materials, their properties, and their applications.
• Understand the main diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for certain medical conditions.
• Be able to analyze scientific and technical articles.

polymers, inorganic materials, nanomaterials

UE HAC930C Development of Materials for Healthcare

Final Exam

Inductive (problem-based) and deductive teaching methods. Materials available on the digital learning platform (Moodle): Course materials, tutorial materials, and activities with answer keys will be posted on Moodle. Reference materials will also be made available.

Metal oxide nanoparticles, gold nanoparticles, silica nanoparticles, ceramic materials, hyperthermia, photothermia, toxicity, drug delivery, multimodal imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, clinical applications, theragnostics

Administrative contact(s):

Master's in Chemistry Office

https://master-chimie.edu.umontpellier.fr/