Nanomaterials

This teaching unit is dedicated to the presentation of inorganic materials and nanomaterials intended for use in the biomedical field (imaging, therapy, implants). This teaching unit builds on the knowledge acquired in teaching unit HAC930C (Development of Materials for Health). It aims to develop health issues and inorganic materials and nanomaterials in diagnosis, therapy, and well-being. Strategies for developing the inorganic materials and nanomaterials of the future based on theranostics and multifunctionality, as well as smart materials, will also be addressed.

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

CM: 11

 TD: 9

The aim of this course unit is to deepen theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in inorganic materials and nanomaterials used in the field of health. The objectives of this course unit are listed below:

• Master the concepts and notions of inorganic materials and nanomaterials applied to the biomedical field.
• Be aware of the major issues in the field of health where (nano)materials are used.
• Understanding the specific characteristics associated with the design of this type of (nano)material, the prerequisites for their use, and their behavior in a living organism.
• Know the main classes of inorganic (nano)materials, their properties, and their applications.
• Know the main techniques for diagnosing and treating certain pathologies.
• Know how to analyze scientific and technical articles.

polymers, inorganic materials, nanomaterials

UE HAC930C Development of Materials for Health

Final exam

Inductive (problem-based) and deductive teaching methods. Materials available on the digital workspace (Moodle): Course documents, tutorial documents, and activities with corrections will be available on Moodle. Reference publications 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 Program in Chemistry Secretariat

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