Functional polymer materials
The summary of the course:
Advanced technologies for functionalization of nanoparticles (NPs), which will be used for preparation of polymer nanocomposites for biomedical applications (biosensing, drug delivery), membrane separation processes (permeability) and catalyst carriers (waste water treatment). Nanoparticles (NPs): size-dependent physical and chemical properties. Surface functionalization of biopolymers by NPs due to biological compatibility. Methods for functionalization of NPs.
Application of polymer nanotechnology for the creation of functional properties for use in different fields: decrease of polymer materials flammability, as photocatalysts for purification of wastewaters, for food packaging materials, (nano)sensors. The role of nanoparticles; metal oxides, modification of metal oxides, conductive polymers as photosensitive active substances, nanoparticles of biopolymers, for the improvement of: mechanical, chemical, barrier and antimicrobial properties, tracing and monitoring of the processes and bioprocesses. Biobased and renewable materials: chitosan (CS), polycaprolactone (PCL), poly(lactic acid), (PLA).
Intoduction to biosensors, Types of biosensors, DNA sensors, Enzyme-based senosrs, Immunosensors, Polymers in biosensing, Biological molecules immobilisation techniques, Polymer coatings in biosensing, Electrically conducting polymers (ECP) in biosensors, Readout modalities in ECP biosensors and Applications, Conjugated photoluminescent polymers in biosenisng, homegenous and heteregeneous sensors and Applications, Sol-gel and hydrogel material in biosensors, Recent developments and examples.
The teaching methods:
Lectures, preparation of students seminar work and presentation
Students obligations: written and oral exam
Learning outcomes of the course:
1. To connect the knowledge in the field of polymer synthesis, synthesis and preparation of polymeric nano(composites) and processing of polymers with the use of materials with respect to the targeted functional property.
2. To assess the biocompatibility and the possible adverse effects on human health of functional polymer materials, as well as their impact on the environment.
3. To validate the theoretical and experimental investigations in the field of multiphase polymer systems.
4. To evaluate thermodynamic compatibility of components in the system, mechanisms of their synthesis and mechanisms of their action.
5. To evaluate appropriate characterization techniques for the evaluation of the functional and other properties of materials.
6. To select the appropriate experimental process for the preparation of polymer materials with functional properties.
Learning outcomes at the level of study programme
1. To systematise knowledge, skills and competences for the respective field and academic area of the programme of study
2. To evaluate the skills and methods for experimental and theoretical research relating to the respective field and academic area of the programme of study
3. To design a real research process, including all the respective professional and scholarly aspects
|
Pristupačnost
