Nanotechnology & Sensors

Recommended Prerequisites

Knowledge in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science and Analytical Chemistry

Teaching Methods

Exposition of theoretical concepts in parallel with the analysis of several applications. Learning is stimulated through the implementation of laboratory classes for the synthesis and conjugation of nanomaterials using characterization and control techniques, with various applications, including (bio)sensors. Implementation of a monograph work, which allows students to consolidate and investigate in detail the topics taught.

Learning Outcomes

- Acquire knowledge about nanostructured materials and their applications

- Understand the synthesis and processing processes, aligned with green chemistry

- Develop and implement functionalization and bioconjugation strategies

- Understand the operation of (bio)sensor devices

- Develop (bio)sensor devices on renewable substrates

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Module A - Nanotechnologies

- Classification and properties of nanomaterials

- Security and applications

Module B - Synthesis and functionalization

- Nanomaterial manufacturing strategies

- Functionalization and bioconjugation

Module C - (Bio)sensors

- General concepts of operation and architecture of (bio)sensors

- Implementation of these devices on renewable substrates (cellulose paper or derivatives)

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Synthesis work: 30.0%
Laboratory work or Field work: 30.0%
Mini Tests: 40.0%

Bibliography

Liu, Y., Toxicity of manufactured nanomaterials, Particuology, 69, 31-48, 2022

Collins, A.M., Nanotechnology Cookbook: Practical, Reliable and Jargon-free Experimental Procedures, Elsevier, 2012

Hermanson, G.T., Bioconjugate Techniques, 3rd Ed., Academic Press, Elsevier, 2013

Schwarz, J.A.; Lyshevski, S.E; Contescu, C.I. (Eds.) Dekker Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. 3rd Ed., CRC Press, Boca Raton, 2014.

Pierre, A.C., Introduction to Sol-Gel Processing, 2nd Ed., Springer, 2020.

Biosensors: Fundamentals and Applications, BD Malhotra, CM Pandey, 2^nd edition, Kindle Edition, 2019.

Biosensors: An Introductory Textbook. J Narang, CS Pundir, Pan Stanford Publishing, Taylor & Francis, 2017.

 

Artigos científicos recentes relacionados com os temas leccionados/Recent scientific papers related to the lectured topics.