Inorganic Nanoparticles in Life Sciences and Advanced Characterization Techniques

Introduction to particles and their use. Silicon nanoparticles: synthesis and characterization.
Porous silicon nanoparticles. Synthesis and functionalization.
SEM and TEM microscopy. Carbon dots synthesis and characterization
Carbon dots applications. Porous silica nanoparticles. Gel method
Silica particles and their applications. Degradation and organosilic.
DLS and potential zeta. Iron oxide particles: synthesis and characterization.
Iron oxide particles and their applications in diagnostics and medicine.
Gold particles. Optical and plasmon synthesis and characterization.
Gold particles: functionalization and their applications in diagnostics and medicine.
Particles of silver. Synthesis and properties. Properties such as SERS and antibacterial.
Quantum dots. Synthesis and optical properties. Corona protein.
Polymeric and liposomal particles for vaccines.
Lessons Review of topics and description of laboratory experiences.
Laboratory: Synthesis and characterization (emission, DLS, zeta potential) of gold and silica particles.

Design and implementation of complex organic syntheses through an initial bibliographic research followed by the synthesis of the starting materials, of the catalysts and the realization of the transformation. Choice of the most appropriate analytical techniques and their application to the transformations carried out. Communication techniques on the organization and construction of a report / thesis / article.