Polymers for health

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

Be able to identify the selection criteria of a polymer according to the targeted health application.

Know the main families of polymers used in the health field.

Organic chemistry level L3

Basic concepts in macromolecular chemistry

Basic knowledge of viscoelastic properties of materials

Final written exam of 2 hours:

• Authorized documents: no
• Non-graphic calculator allowed: yes
• Internet allowed : no

Course: Support(s) available on ENT (Moodle): Course documents, TD documents, exam annals.

1. Introduction to polymers in health: (1.5 H)

- Fields of application

- Reminder on the concepts of macromolecular structure-property

- Specificity of polymers in healthcare (sterilization, regulatory aspects)

1. Polymers and health applications: (3.5 H)

- Implants

- Tissue engineering

- Release of active ingredients

1. Synthesis of polymers used in healthcare (5 H)

- Controlled radical polymerization

- Cycle opening polymerization

- Multifunctional polycondensation

1. Polysaccharide biopolymers in health: (5 H)

- The main classes of natural polymers

- Polysaccharides of therapeutic interest

- Therapeutic applications of polysaccharides

TD (5 H): Individual work, exercises to prepare before and during the session.

Case studies in session (polymer/application relationship).

Teaching team:
Benjamin Nottelet
Olivia Giani
Hélène Van Den Berghe