The student will learn about the principles of advanced analytical methods, with the goal of developing a critical approach and utilizing specialized chemical literature.
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of analytical chemistry and biochemistry.
Teaching Methods
Lectures, with the help of presentations that will be projected in the classroom and given to students at the end of the lessons.
Assessment Methods
Oral examination consisting in the presentation and critical discussion of some of the analytical methods illustrated during the lessons.
Texts
--Antonozzi/Gulletta Medicina di laboratorio - terza ed - Piccin isbn 978-88-299-2973-3 --Radiochemistry and Nuclear Chemistry - Authors: Gregory Choppin, Jan-Olov Liljenzin, Jan Rydberg, Christian Ekberg Hardback ISBN: 9780124058972
Contents
Advanced analytical chemistry topics are discussed. Topics related to basic radiochemistry, dosimetry, and neutron activation analysis are presented. The isotope dilution analysis and the most common radio-dating methods (C-14, U-Pb) are described. Analytical methods commonly used in biochemical-clinical laboratories and based on biological receptors such as antibodies and enzymes are discussed. Principles of Green Analytical Chemistry and various methodologies for assessing the greenness of analytical methods are illustrated. Green sample preparation procedures, such as microextraction and preconcentration of low-level analytes in complex matrices, are described, along with automated, miniaturized, integrated analytical techniques (lab-on-a-chip, lab-on-a-valve). Some essential kinetic and electrophoretic techniques are presented. Numerous practical examples are provided to effectively illustrate the topics described.
Course Language
Italian
More information
With reference to the guidelines for teaching procedures for the current academic year, the students who certify to fulfill the conditions given in Annex A will benefit from the whole material provided to all other students with the addition of up to 2 hours per week for support by the lecturer, either in presence or online, to be arranged directly with the lecturer at least one week in advance.
