Chemistry of materials (MAT P1)

- Reminder of thermodynamics of single component systems.

- Basic notions of thermodynamics of multicomponent systems. Chemical potential, Gibbs-Duhem relation, variance.

- Knowledge of thermal analysis techniques that allow the construction of binary/ternary diagrams: TGA, DTA and DSC

- Construction and interpretation of binary phase diagrams from thermodynamic quantities. Diagrams of Gibbs free enthalpy, pressure and temperature as a function of the composition of the binary mixture. Liquid-liquid, liquid-vapor, solid-liquid mixtures.

- Phase transformation: first and second order transitions, critical points. Examples.

- The supercritical state: definition, thermodynamic properties, most extensive industrial applications.

- Construction and interpretation of ternary phase diagrams: variance, definitions of ternary eutectic, first and second order peritectic, isothermal section, study of cooling of alloys.

Hourly volumes* :

CM :13

TD :7

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This course of solution chemistry aims at introducing the different concepts necessary to the study of complex liquid mixtures used in separative chemistry. The proposed approach is mainly thermodynamic. We explain in particular the role of concentration effects, beyond the ideal laws valid only for dilute solutions.

CM : 12 H

TD : 8 H

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This lecture, entirely provided in English, gives a basic introduction into crystallography and electron diffraction for beginners. X-ray diffraction is an important characterization technique in modern chemistry the majority of crystalline structures in inorganic and organic solids have been solved by this method. It is therefore of importance for all students to have an understanding of its basic concepts and instrumentation. The course provides explanations and principles of X-ray diffraction together with the geometry and symmetry of X-ray patterns. Beside interaction principles of X-rays and matter, it treats how to obtain quantitative intensities for single crystal and powder diffraction patterns. It naturally includes the understanding of lattice planes and the reciprocal lattice concept together with the Ewald sphere construction. Further on it gives a basic understanding of the Fourier transform relation between the crystalline structure and the diffracted intensities as well as the reciprocal lattice concept.

Electron diffraction is a complementary technique to X-rays that provides information in terms of symmetry and geometry on the materials studied. In this course, we will therefore approach the description of the method for obtaining electron diffraction pattern and their interpretation. We will be able to obtain the lattice parameters, the reflection conditions as well as the groups of possible spaces.

This lecture serves also as the introductory part to the lecture Electron Microscopy and Crystallography II

CM :14

TD :6

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Knowledge of the latest mass spectrometry techniques for the qualitative analysis of organic molecules and biomolecules.

1) Description of Fundamentals (Ion Science and Technology):

- Ionization techniques

- Analysis techniques

- Tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS)

- LC/MS and LC/MS/MS couplings

2) Application in the context of biomolecule analysis and organic chemistry reaction monitoring.

Hourly volumes* :

CM : 15 H

TD : 5 H

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Polymers are all around us: we eat them, we wear them, we build extremely complex buildings from them. From mature technologies to the most innovative materials, polymers are a crucial building block to build the world of tomorrow. In this course, we will address several aspects such as the controlled synthesis of polymers and cross-linked materials, surface modification by polymers, some characterization tools adapted to polymers and finally a last part developing the latest advances involving polymers.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 13h

            TD : 7h

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The HAC720C module deals, in 5 main parts, with "advanced inorganic materials". The^1st part is dedicated to the generalities of inorganic materials and approaches the structure-properties relations; a particular attention is brought to the chemical bond, the real crystal, and the polycrystalline solid; the various classes of inorganic materials are described. The ^2nd part deals with ceramic materials (definitions and properties) and their synthesis (raw materials including clays, shaping, drying and debinding, sintering); a distinction is made between traditional ceramics and technical ceramics (synthesis routes for oxide and non-oxide ceramics). The^3rd part concerns glasses (classification and synthesis routes) and glass-ceramics (devitrification and soft chemistry); their properties and applications are also discussed. The^4th part is dedicated to metals: properties of metals and metallic alloys; metallic nanoparticles; and, catalytic materials. The ^5th part is dedicated to inorganic materials developed for energy; ceramics (oxides and non-oxides; nanostructured) and metal hydrides are described (properties and syntheses) through several examples and in the context of their applications (accumulators, hydrogen storage and carbon dioxide capture)

Hourly volumes* :

CM : 13h

TD : 7h

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This course allows the acquisition of basic knowledge and transversal skills in the field of colloids and interfaces, common to the different courses of the Master Chemistry (Chemistry of Materials, Separative Chemistry, Materials and Processes, ICAP Cosmetics Engineering, Chemistry of Biomolecules). It is also offered to international students entering the SFRI program at the University of Montpellier where the teaching is given in English. An introductory presentation on the basic notions and concepts will allow to discover and better understand the main physicochemical properties of colloidal dispersions, associative colloids, and macromolecular solutions, as well as the parameters and phenomena governing the stability in colloidal dispersions and mixed solution-colloid systems. Then, an interdisciplinary practical teaching based on the principle of the flipped classroom will be proposed to help students build and deepen their knowledge through an individual and collective analysis of the various applications of colloidal and interfacial phenomena and systems.

Hourly volumes* :

CM : 7

TD : 13

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NMR:

NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) in liquid phase is an essential spectroscopic method of analysis for the chemist, allowing in particular to determine the structure of small organic molecules or macromolecules in solution, the study of dynamic phenomena... The objective of this course is to understand the phenomena involved in this technique and to relate them to the various structural information accessible by this method. The aim is to be able to exploit the spectral data resulting from this analysis to elucidate the structure and stereochemistry of organic molecules or polymer structures, or to carry out reaction monitoring.

X-ray diffraction:

X-ray diffraction is a powerful and non-destructive technique for characterizing the crystal structure of materials, but it is also able to provide crystallographic and structural information such as lattice parameters and atomic positions. This includes all crystallized materials such as ceramics, materials for energy and information storage and transformation as well as organic molecules and metal complexes (interatomic distances and angles, stereochemistry (chirality, stereoisomerism...), intra and intermolecular bonds...). The objective of this course is an introduction to crystallography and diffraction, with the aim of understanding the operation and characteristics of an X-ray diffractometer, as well as the interpretation of diffraction patterns (structural analysis, lattice parameters).

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 10

            TD : 10

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This course will cover the fundamental concepts and practical tools related to chemometrics through : - statistical analysis of data ;

• laws of probability ;
• confidence interval estimation ;
• parametric and non-parametric tests.

An introduction to experimental design will be offered at the end of the module.

Hourly volumes* :

CM : 7h

TD : 13h

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The first part of the course presents the fundamental knowledge of organometallic chemistry of transition metals. It starts with the description of the Metal-C bond allowing the understanding of its stability and chemical reactivity. In a second step, the power of this synthesis tool for the formation of C-H, C-C bonds, ... Examples of their applications in different fields will allow the acquisition of these reactions and their fields of applications: fine chemistry, catalytic transformations of industrial importance, synthesis of natural products, preparation of materials.

The second part of this course is dedicated to the chemistry of hetero-elements focused on the elements Silicon, Tin and Boron. This part aims at presenting the different methods of preparation of boron, tin and silicon reagents as well as the main transformations performed with these compounds, with applications in organic synthesis and materials synthesis.

CM : 13 H 

TD : 7 H

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The program of this course focuses on the description of the principles and applications of the main methods for the structural characterization of solids, thin films, surfaces and interfaces, as well as several examples of applications in materials chemistry. It includes the following techniques.

• Introduction to solid state NMR (NMR signal, Interactions in solid state NMR, Magic angle rotation, NMR sequences, Cross polarization, Instrumentation, etc.)
• Electron microscopy: principle and application of scanning and transmission electron microscopies and correlated techniques (EDS microanalysis).
• Spectroscopic methods: Raman spectroscopy, photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray spectroscopies (XAS, XRF, etc.), Mössbauer spectrometry.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 10 h

            TD : 10 h

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This teaching unit is dedicated to the deepening of the bases of organic chemistry and coordination chemistry seen in L3 and to the acquisition of notions related to molecular engineering and molecular chemistry. The UE includes lectures and tutorials. The students will work before some lectures and tutorials with course documents provided so that the lectures and tutorials can allow them to be fully involved in the training, to understand the concepts presented and the skills to be acquired. The progression program and activities will be proposed. For those students who have not seen the basics of coordination chemistry and organic chemistry, the documents will be made available.

Coordination chemistry: The teaching will cover the different aspects of transition metal and lanthanide complexes, molecular materials (polynuclear complexes and coordination polymers with extended structures (MOFs, etc.)) and their properties and applications. Structural aspects, bonding description, properties, as well as stability and reactivity aspects will be discussed. Emphasis will be put on the complexation effect and on the stability of metal, lanthanide and actinide complexes with certain ligands for applications in the biomedical field (imaging and therapy), decontamination (nuclear field), etc. The electronic (relaxivity, magnetism) and optical (absorption, luminescence) properties of these complexes will be discussed and put in the context of applications in various fields, such as imaging, electronics, sensors, etc.

Organic Chemistry: The teaching is based on the knowledge acquired in the Bachelor's degree and will approach through a reasoned study the main reaction mechanisms of organic chemistry and will allow to give a common base to all the students of the Master Chemistry. The main processes (substitution, addition, elimination, transposition...) and their essential characteristics and applications to mechanistic sequences will be examined. This course should provide the student with general tools for the analysis of mechanisms (ionic, radical, concerted) in order to understand these mechanisms in their variety.

Hourly volumes* :

CM : 13 H

TD : 7 H

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The professionalization project provides a link between the traditional practical work and the internship in a laboratory or company. It is carried out in the form of a tutored project consisting of putting the student in a professional situation through collaborative (group) work based on the realization of a project in response to a problem set by a company, community, association or academic. It is part of the core curriculum of the Chemistry Master's program and is carried out under the responsibility of a member of the teaching team (university or industry). Carried out throughout the semester, this project aims to relate and anchor the knowledge/know-how acquired in the framework of the Bachelor's degree and the beginning of the Master's degree through this professional situation. These situations will be directly linked to the Master's program chosen by the students. In addition to the disciplinary skills of chemistry, other relational, organizational and communication skills, intrinsically linked to project management, will also be acquired and will arm the students for their future professional life.

Answer a research problem: example of synthesis of new phosphorescent materials.

Hourly volumes* :

CM : 5h

TD : 5h

Practical work : 40h

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The internship in semester 8 of the Master 1 Chemistry of Biomolecules aims to familiarize students with research careers in life chemistry. Thus, the students will have the possibility of carrying out this training course of initiation to research within academic or private laboratories. Subject to prior acceptance by the teaching staff (internship subject related to the Master's courses and adequate environment/means), the student may look for a host team in an academic environment in the institutes of the Chemistry Pole of the University of Montpellier (IBMM, ICGM, ...), in academic laboratories outside the University of Montpellier (in France or abroad) or in the private sector (chemical, pharmaceutical, agri-food industries, biotech laboratories, ...).

Field : 2 to 4 months of internship

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The goal of this course is to enable students with a chemistry background to understand the fundamentals of process engineering.

The course consists on two main parts that are illustrated by the same process.

In the first part of the course, a drying process will be used to introduce the most common heat and mass transfer phenomena found in process engineering, from which the dimensionless numbers can be derived. In the second part, the thermodynamic properties of the air/water vapor mixtures will be used to derive basic dimensioning rules for the same drying process.

This course will be entirely taught in English.

Hourly volumes* :

CM : 10

TD : 10

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The following topics will be covered:

- Biobased solvents

- Fuels from biomass

- Antioxidants derived from lignin

- Metal catalysts from plants

- Surfactants obtained from renewable resources

- Examples of industrial applications of enzymatic synthesis

Hourly volumes* :

CM : 15

TD : 5

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A general approach to liquid-liquid extraction will be developed through thermodynamic and kinetic notions in order to understand the mechanisms responsible for extraction as well as the processes taking place at the liquid-liquid interface. Fundamental aspects of other types of extraction (liquid-solid, supercritical fluid, distillation) will also be discussed.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 12h

            TD : 8h

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The medicinal chemistry course aims to introduce students to the key steps in the development process of molecules with biological activities. In particular, a description of the interactions involved, the notion of pharmocophores, bio-isosteria..., as well as structure-activity relationship studies will be addressed in order to consider strategies and adequate structural modifications.

Hourly volumes* :

CM : 3 pm

TD : 5 h

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This teaching unit is mutualized for the MI students of the Master Chemistry: ICAP P1, ICAP P2, MAT P1, MAT P2, BM (semester S2). The following topics will be covered:

• The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and the Units of Measurement in Green Chemistry ;
• Synthesis strategies in sustainable chemistry;
• Alternative or eco-compatible solvents for synthesis and extraction;
• Non-conventional activation techniques and applications.

CM : 13

TD : 7 H

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The mechanical and thermal properties of materials are at the heart of many applications in the field of materials for energy. After an introduction to these different fields of application, this course aims to define the different concepts necessary to master both the mechanical and thermal properties of materials, limiting itself to bulk materials.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 11H

            TD : 9H

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General presentation of the most commonly used computational and modeling methods in the field of solid state chemistry according to the spatial and temporal scales that can be studied with them:

(1) Quantum calculations (Hartree Fock, Post-Hartree Fock methods, DFT),

(2) Force field based modeling (atomistic and coarse grain),

(3) Hybrid QMM and AACG modeling.

Presentation of the different calculation techniques: static and optimization calculations, molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo.

The UE will have courses of type CM and TP. Two practical modeling works will be proposed: modeling techniques in classical mechanics and quantum calculations.

            CM : 11H

            TD : 9H

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This teaching unit is dedicated to the presentation of inorganic materials and nanomaterials for use in the biomedical field (imaging, therapy, implants). This UE is the deepening of the knowledge acquired in the UE HAC930C (Development of materials for health). The aim is to develop health issues and inorganic materials and nanomaterials in diagnosis, therapy and well-being. Strategies for the development of future inorganic materials and nanomaterials based on therapeutics and multifunctionality, and smart materials will also be addressed.

The UE includes lectures and tutorials. A group project on the (theoretical) study of an inorganic material or nanomaterials for health will be proposed to the students.    

CM : 11

 TD : 9

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This UE will address in small groups or in a personalized way the pedagogical tools and good practices related to communication and professional insertion, through :

• knowledge, skills, competencies, attitudes and motivations assessments;
• awareness of job search techniques;
• CV and cover letter writing;
• rules of oral and written communication;
• mock job interviews.

Situations directly related to the sectors of activity targeted by the students' courses will be proposed.

TP : 20h

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The electronic and optical properties of solids are at the heart of many applications in the field of energy (photovoltaic panels, passive coolants...), light production (white diodes, lasers...), electronics (components, microprocessors...). After an introduction to these different fields of application, this course aims to define the different concepts necessary to master both the electronic and optical properties of materials, which are essential for understanding the most modern technologies.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 11H

            TD : 9H

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Hybrid" materials are a new family of materials, associating organic ligands with inorganic entities, and are increasingly studied at both fundamental and application levels.

In this EU, two main categories of hybrid materials will be discussed:

• Coordination Networks and Metal-Organic Frameworks
• Organosilicon/carbon materials

CM : 10 h

TD : 10 h

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The theoretical knowledge necessary for the understanding, formulation and implementation of dispersed systems will be detailed in this module. The physico-chemical principles governing the preparation and stability of solid-liquid and liquid-liquid dispersions will be detailed in accordance with the specifications and the expected properties of use. The different concepts addressed are dispersibility of powders, modification of the solid/liquid interface for the control of zeta potential and colloidal interactions (extended DLVO), rheology of dispersed systems in relation with the state of dispersion. Liquid-liquid dispersion: emulsification, Winsor's R ratio, HLD formulation and formulation maps.

Introduction to synthesis techniques in dispersed media: emulsion synthesis of nanoparticles, latex, microcapsules...

CM : 11

TD : 9

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The substitution of materials of petroleum origin is an increasingly important issue from both a technological and economic point of view. This module provides skills in the field of agropolymers, biosourced polymers, degradable materials and biocomposites. New and more environmentally friendly synthesis routes will be presented in order to prepare synthetic degradable polymers

Degradation, biodegradation and recyclability of polymers will also be addressed

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 11CM

            TD : 9 TD

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The elaboration of materials involves many coupled phenomena, some of which are related to the nature of materials and their intrinsic properties, others to the processes implemented during the operations of transformation of matter and/or energy. Morphogenesis is thus the result of interdependent, coupled mechanisms, whose relative kinetics will lead to one structure or another. The control of these coupled mechanisms requires a good knowledge of the dynamics of transformation of the materials themselves as well as a precise description of the transfer and transport phenomena implemented in the process. The integration in the reactive environment will be addressed at the end of the course.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 11

            TD : 9

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One of the major issues related to the use of different materials in our daily life is their durability and therefore their degradation. In this course, we will address the issues related to the durability of materials (resources, reserves, criticality of materials, ...) as well as the methodologies for studying durability (types of aging surface / volume, temporal extrapolation, multi-scale, combination of effects, experimental representation and industrial validation). This will then allow to model the aging kinetics from different models.

The different types of degradation affecting polymers will then be analyzed.

Finally, the aging of different types of materials will be illustrated by different concrete case studies (concrete, ceramic, metals and elastomers).

Hourly volume* : 11h CM :

                                    9h TD

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The materials used for housing and roads have various characteristics and properties (durability, mechanical resistance, thermal and acoustic insulation) allowing them to adapt to the characteristics, the conditions of implementation or the cost, fixed by a specific specification. This course provides the basic notions on different types of materials used for housing (concrete, plaster, paints, adhesives...) and road construction (bitumen) in terms of preparation, formulation and implementation. For each of the materials presented, innovative approaches to reduce their ecological footprint while maintaining their performance will also be described.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 11

            TD : 9

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The principles governing the exploitation of thermal energy are addressed in this course. After a presentation of the technological issues and perspectives associated with thermoelectric conversion and thermochemical storage, the focus is on the design and development of functional materials for the direct conversion of thermal energy into electricity and for the storage of thermal energy by sorption.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 11 H

            TD : 9 H

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This teaching unit is dedicated to the presentation of materials and nanomaterials for use in the biomedical field (imaging, therapy, implants, etc.). The aim is to give a representative image of the health issues where materials and nanomaterials play an indispensable role in diagnosis, therapy and well-being. Strategies for developing the materials and nanomaterials of the future will also be discussed.

The prerequisites for the development of materials for health and their behavior/interaction with a living organism will be explained. Examples of inorganic (inorganic nanoparticles, various materials for implants...), organic (polymers, liposomes, etc.) and biologically derived materials used as contrast agents for various types of imaging, as therapeutic agents, or as implants will be presented.

The UE includes lessons given in lectures and tutorials. 

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 11

            TD : 9

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This teaching unit covers the different aspects of the current and future nuclear fuel cycle. It will successively cover the notions of the upstream part of the cycle (mineral resources, extraction and purification of uranium, isotopic enrichment), the passage of fuels through nuclear reactors and then the downstream part of the cycle (reprocessing of spent fuels, recycling of recoverable materials and remanufacturing of fuels, management of ultimate nuclear waste). This will be followed by several aspects of future nuclear fuel cycles, in particular the use of non-conventional resources, advanced separation concepts and the development of fourth generation reactors.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 15h

            TD : 5h

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Metallurgy groups together all the industries and techniques that ensure the transformation of metals.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 11

            TD : 9

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This course will cover the main conventional membrane technologies in liquid and gas media. Concerning the liquid medium, baromembrane technologies such as microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis will be mainly described, but also those based on electrochemical potential gradients (electrodeionization) or temperature (membrane distillation). In addition, gas permeation and pervaporation for the separation of gases and/or vapors will also be presented. For all the technologies, the question of the choice of the adapted membrane materials will be addressed and representative examples of appropriate fields of use (in connection with the current environmental and energy problems) will be given.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 11h

            TD : 9h

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This course will focus on the energy context and methods of energy conversion and storage, the historical development of electrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies and modern applications, and electrochemical mechanisms. Finally, links will be made between modern energy conversion and storage technologies and current societal issues.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 11

            TD : 9

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This course consists of an in-depth study of a problem or a chosen subject related to the chemistry of materials for the three targeted orientations of the course: sustainable development, health and membrane engineering. This can take the form of a study in research, development or analysis at the laboratory level or in a company. Students will work in small groups - projects. They will choose their subject, define the goal, the objectives and the means under the guidance of a tutor. The final goal is to develop a product/methodology using the knowledge of synthesis and analysis already acquired to prepare for the internships that will take place in S8.  

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 6h

            TD : 6h

            TP : 16 hours

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Membrane materials are usually divided into two families: polymeric membranes and inorganic (or ceramic) membranes. Each of these families will constitute a part of this course. The first part will be devoted to the design of polymeric membranes. In this part, we will mainly deal with the techniques of preparation by phase inversion (NIPS, VIPS, TIPS) with an opening on research and innovation (SNIPS, aquaporin...). In addition, the additives (especially pore-forming and hydrophilizing agents), which play an important role in the phase inversion approaches, will be described and the different chemical modification routes of the post-synthesis membranes will be presented. The second part will be devoted to the design of inorganic membranes. In this part, we will present on the one hand the wet processes, i.e. the main methods of deposition of liquid films (dip-coating, spin-coating, sputtering, tape-casting, silk-screening) and of deposition from solutions (electrolytic or chemical processes) or suspensions (electrophoresis, Langmuir-Blodgett), and on the other hand the dry processes (PVD techniques (evap. and spray), CVD techniques (thermal, PECVD and ALD), MBE, surface treatment). Finally, as an illustration of the two families of membranes, we will deal with case studies on membrane applications, in particular in the field of packaging.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 11h

            TD : 9h

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Today, it is essential to design products that are environmentally friendly throughout their life cycle. It is commonly accepted that as the manufacturing process of a product progresses, the technical choices become narrower and the possibilities to reduce environmental impacts become less and less. It is therefore from the start, i.e. at the product design stage, that the environment must be integrated.

The method is based on the life cycle analysis of a product. It takes into account factors such as :

• The choice of materials and raw materials
• The technologies implemented during the manufacture, use, maintenance of the product and during its treatment as waste.
• The life span of the product and the possibility of recovering materials at the end of its life (recycling, etc.).
• User behavior analysis.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 11h

            TD :9h

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This is a lecture course, mainly intended for students in materials and sustainable development. It presents the role played by heterogeneous catalysis in the development of a clean chemistry and in the depollution of gas/liquid effluents. The basic notions of heterogeneous catalysis, as well as the main families of catalytic materials will be discussed.  

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• Transport mechanisms in solids,
• Complex impedance spectroscopy
• Electrochemical systems with solid electrolyte,
• Application in solid electrochemistry: energy and environment (Batteries, Accumulators, Sensors, Electrochromes...)

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 11H

            TD : 9H

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This end-of-studies internship in Master 2 is designed to put the student in a pre-professional situation, in an academic research laboratory or an industrial research and development laboratory, in France or abroad.  

The student will look for a host team in an academic environment in the institutes of the Chemistry Pole of the University of Montpellier (ICGM, IEM, IBMM...), in academic laboratories outside the University of Montpellier (in France or abroad) or in the private sector working in the field of materials. The research project on which the student will work will have been validated beforehand by the teaching team in order to ensure that the internship subject is in line with the Master's courses, the skills and expertise acquired during the previous semesters and the teaching units followed in particular in semester 9 according to the chosen orientation. Furthermore, the teaching staff will make sure that the internship will take place in an environment and with adequate means.

This 5 to 6 month internship may begin in mid-January after the exam session and may not exceed 6 months in semester 10.

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The substitution of materials of petroleum origin is an increasingly important issue from both a technological and economic point of view. This module provides skills in the field of agropolymers, biosourced polymers, degradable materials and biocomposites. New and more environmentally friendly synthesis routes will be presented in order to prepare synthetic degradable polymers

Degradation, biodegradation and recyclability of polymers will also be addressed

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 11CM

            TD : 9 TD

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Knowledge of the main families of polymers used in the biomedical field.

1) Specificity of polymers for biomedical applications and main families of polymers used

2) Description of the application families

3) Discussion on the notion of synthesis and the structure/property/software relationship

Hourly volumes* :

CM : 15 H

TD : 5 H

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This teaching unit is dedicated to the presentation of materials and nanomaterials for use in the biomedical field (imaging, therapy, implants, etc.). The aim is to give a representative image of the health issues where materials and nanomaterials play an indispensable role in diagnosis, therapy and well-being. Strategies for developing the materials and nanomaterials of the future will also be discussed.

The prerequisites for the development of materials for health and their behavior/interaction with a living organism will be explained. Examples of inorganic (inorganic nanoparticles, various materials for implants...), organic (polymers, liposomes, etc.) and biologically derived materials used as contrast agents for various types of imaging, as therapeutic agents, or as implants will be presented.

The UE includes lessons given in lectures and tutorials. 

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 11

            TD : 9

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In this course, the different molecular or supramolecular tools for the delivery of active ingredients according to the type of cells or intracellular organelles targeted are discussed. Ligand-receptor interactions will be discussed as well as the methods of preparation and activation of conjugates. Examples of drugs will be presented.

Hourly volumes* :

CM : 15 H

TD : 5 H

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This teaching unit is dedicated to the presentation of inorganic materials and nanomaterials for use in the biomedical field (imaging, therapy, implants). This UE is the deepening of the knowledge acquired in the UE HAC930C (Development of materials for health). The aim is to develop health issues and inorganic materials and nanomaterials in diagnosis, therapy and well-being. Strategies for the development of future inorganic materials and nanomaterials based on therapeutics and multifunctionality, and smart materials will also be addressed.

The UE includes lectures and tutorials. A group project on the (theoretical) study of an inorganic material or nanomaterials for health will be proposed to the students

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 11

            TD : 9

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This teaching unit is dedicated to the acquisition of notions related to medical devices and biomaterials. The course includes traditional lectures and tutorials as well as interactive Learning Lab sessions on innovation in medical devices. 

CM: 3 HCM

TD: 5HTD

12H CM-TD Learning Lab

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This course consists of an in-depth study of a problem or a chosen subject related to the chemistry of materials for the three targeted orientations of the course: sustainable development, health and membrane engineering. This can take the form of a study in research, development or analysis at the laboratory level or in a company. Students will work in small groups - projects. They will choose their subject, define the goal, the objectives and the means under the guidance of a tutor. The final goal is to develop a product/methodology using the knowledge of synthesis and analysis already acquired to prepare for the internships that will take place in S8.  

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 6h

            TD : 6h

            TP : 16 hours

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Membrane materials are usually divided into two families: polymeric membranes and inorganic (or ceramic) membranes. Each of these families will constitute a part of this course. The first part will be devoted to the design of polymeric membranes. In this part, we will mainly deal with the techniques of preparation by phase inversion (NIPS, VIPS, TIPS) with an opening on research and innovation (SNIPS, aquaporin...). In addition, the additives (especially pore-forming and hydrophilizing agents), which play an important role in the phase inversion approaches, will be described and the different chemical modification routes of the post-synthesis membranes will be presented. The second part will be devoted to the design of inorganic membranes. In this part, we will present on the one hand the wet processes, i.e. the main methods of deposition of liquid films (dip-coating, spin-coating, sputtering, tape-casting, silk-screening) and of deposition from solutions (electrolytic or chemical processes) or suspensions (electrophoresis, Langmuir-Blodgett), and on the other hand the dry processes (PVD techniques (evap. and spray), CVD techniques (thermal, PECVD and ALD), MBE, surface treatment). Finally, as an illustration of the two families of membranes, we will deal with case studies on membrane applications, in particular in the field of packaging.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 11h

            TD : 9h

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This course will cover the main conventional membrane technologies in liquid and gas media. Concerning the liquid medium, baromembrane technologies such as microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis will be mainly described, but also those based on electrochemical potential gradients (electrodeionization) or temperature (membrane distillation). In addition, gas permeation and pervaporation for the separation of gases and/or vapors will also be presented. For all the technologies, the question of the choice of the adapted membrane materials will be addressed and representative examples of appropriate fields of use (in connection with the current environmental and energy problems) will be given.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 11h

            TD : 9h

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This end-of-studies internship in Master 2 is designed to put the student in a pre-professional situation, in an academic research laboratory or an industrial research and development laboratory, in France or abroad.  

The student will look for a host team in an academic environment in the institutes of the Chemistry Pole of the University of Montpellier (ICGM, IEM, IBMM...), in academic laboratories outside the University of Montpellier (in France or abroad) or in the private sector working in the field of materials. The research project on which the student will work will have been validated beforehand by the teaching team in order to ensure that the internship subject is in line with the Master's courses, the skills and expertise acquired during the previous semesters and the teaching units followed in particular in semester 9 according to the chosen orientation. Furthermore, the teaching staff will make sure that the internship will take place in an environment and with adequate means.

This 5 to 6 month internship may begin in mid-January after the exam session and may not exceed 6 months in semester 10.

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