512155 - LABORATORY FOR BIO- AND NANOMATERIALS

insegnamento

ID:

512155

Durata (ore):

108

CFU:

Anno:

2026

Periodo di attività

Secondo Semestre (01/03/2027 - 11/06/2027)

Obiettivi Formativi

To provide hands-on expertise in the primary synthetic routes for biological and inorganic nanomaterials and bulk biomaterials, alongside multi-technique analytical characterization. Students will learn to execute advanced synthesis protocols, perform structural, morphological, and spectroscopic analyses, and evaluate colloidal stability and nanoparticle fate in biological and environmental contexts.

Prerequisiti

Fundamental knowledge of general, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry at the Bachelor of Science level, including basic light-matter interactions and laboratory safety protocols. Basic understanding of nano- and micro-structures as well as bio-molecular structures (proteins, polysaccharides) is helpful.

Metodi didattici

Laboratory practicals supported by introductory theoretical lectures to review synthesis mechanisms, instrument operations, and safety protocols. Students work in small groups to synthesize materials and acquire experimental data directly on analytical instrumentation.

Verifica Apprendimento

Assessment is based on active laboratory participation, individual written laboratory reports detailing synthetic procedures and characterization data, and a final oral defense covering the theoretical principles and experimental outcomes of the course.

Testi

Laboratory manuals, experimental protocols, and selected scientific literature provided by the professors.

Contenuti

This laboratory course combines theoretical preparation, hands-on synthetic modules, and multi-technique instrumental characterization:
1. Synthetic Methods for Bio- and Nanomaterials: Practical training in the synthesis and preparation of bio- and nanomaterials, including the selection of suitable materials, synthesis techniques, and basic characterization approaches.
2. Advanced Instrumental Characterization and Physicochemical Analysis:
Spectroscopic and Optical Tools: UV-Vis absorbance, fluorescence spectroscopy, Micro-FTIR, and Micro-Raman spectroscopy.
Morphological, Structural and Surface Analysis: Scanning Electron Microscopy combined with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), X-ray Diffraction (XRD) phase analysis, and nitrogen adsorption isotherms (BET surface area analysis).
Colloidal Physics and Nanofate: Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) and Zeta potential for evaluating colloidal stability and predicting bio-nano interactions in biological media and environmental systems.
3. Laboratory Safety and Experimental Design: Theoretical briefings preceding each lab session covering chemical hazards, biological safety protocols, and operational safety for high-pressure/high-temperature equipment.

Lingua Insegnamento

INGLESE

Altre informazioni

Given the highly interdisciplinary nature of the topics covered during the laboratory course, students are strongly encouraged to regularly attend the laboratory classes and activities.