The aim of the course is to introduce the student in Bioengineering to the main synthesis and analysis techniques of advanced materials used in the design and construction of bio-devices. The course includes theoretical-experimental activities aimed at learning the main chemical preparation processes (nanostructured surfaces, nano-particles, etc) and characterization techniques (surface tension, FTIR, impedance spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, etc) of advanced biomaterials such as titanium and its alloys, biological materials, etc.
teacher profile teaching materials
Advanced methods of materials characterization for application in biomedical engineering
- Optical microscopy; scanning electron microscopy (SEM); transmission electron microscopy (TEM); Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM); x-ray diffraction; Infrared and Raman spectroscopy; contact angle and wettability; electrochemical characterization techniques
Course slides on moodle site
presented during the course and reported on the reference slides
Programme
Fundamental concepts of Biomaterials.Advanced methods of materials characterization for application in biomedical engineering
- Optical microscopy; scanning electron microscopy (SEM); transmission electron microscopy (TEM); Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM); x-ray diffraction; Infrared and Raman spectroscopy; contact angle and wettability; electrochemical characterization techniques
Core Documentation
Lecture notesCourse slides on moodle site
presented during the course and reported on the reference slides
Type of delivery of the course
The Course is composed of frontal lessons .Attendance
Participation in the lessons is not mandatory but useful, especially for the laboratoryType of evaluation
short thesis on a laboratory activity, followed by an oral exam. teacher profile teaching materials
Advanced methods of materials characterization for application in biomedical engineering
- Optical microscopy; scanning electron microscopy (SEM); transmission electron microscopy (TEM); Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM); x-ray diffraction; Infrared and Raman spectroscopy; contact angle and wettability; electrochemical characterization techniques
Course slides on moodle site
presented during the course and reported on the reference slides
Programme
Fundamental concepts of Biomaterials.Advanced methods of materials characterization for application in biomedical engineering
- Optical microscopy; scanning electron microscopy (SEM); transmission electron microscopy (TEM); Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM); x-ray diffraction; Infrared and Raman spectroscopy; contact angle and wettability; electrochemical characterization techniques
Core Documentation
Lecture notesCourse slides on moodle site
presented during the course and reported on the reference slides
Type of delivery of the course
The Course is composed of frontal lessons and the attendance is not compulsory.Type of evaluation
Short thesis on a laboratory activity, followed by an oral exam.