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Biocompatible and nanostructured materials
Course teacher(s)
Stephane GODET (Coordinator)ECTS credits
5
Language(s) of instruction
english
Course content
Part 1: Biocompatible Materials
I. Introduction to biocompatible materials
II. Materials : reminder
III. The bone as a nanostructured and hierarchical material: the concept of bioinspired materials and examples.
IV. Materials in medicine
Part 2 Nanostructured materials
I. Bulk Inorganic nanomaterials
II. Bulk Organic nanomaterials
III. Functional nanolayers
Objectives (and/or specific learning outcomes)
This course is an introduction to functional materials and in particular to biocompatible and nanostructured materials. In the case of biocompatible materials, the difficulty of replacing a living tissue is underlined. Indeed, they are most often nano- and hierarchically structured. Some examples and case studies are given for the different material families. In a second part, nanomaterials are envisaged. First, bulk nanomaterials (organic and inorganic) are introduced. A particular attention is paid to their mechanical properties. Second, nanostructured thin films and their related properties are described. Their specific properties (mechanical, magnetic,…) are compared to their bulk counterparts .
Teaching methods and learning activities
Ex-cathedra lectures with invited guest speakers in the field, when appropriate. The nanomaterials part also involves lab sessions (production of nanpowders, nanoindentation)
Contribution to the teaching profile
The present course is a course that should open the mind of the students to the very vast world of nanostructured and biocompatible materials and contribute to extend their culture on materials.
This teaching unit contributes to the following competences:
In-depth knowledge and understanding of integrated structural design methods in the framework of a global design strategy
Correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper
Present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience
Collaborate in a (multidisciplinary) team
Think critically about and evaluate projects, systems and processes, particularly when based on incomplete, contradictory and/or redundant information
Consciousness of the ethical, social, environmental and economic context of his/her work and strives for sustainable solutions to engineering problems including safety and quality assurance aspects
The flexibility and adaptability to work in an international and/or intercultural context
An attitude of life-long learning as needed for the future development of his/her career
An integrated insight in chemical process and materials' technology
References, bibliography, and recommended reading
Understanding the nanotechnology revolution, E.L. Wolf, M. Medikonda, Wiley-VCH, 2012, ISBN 9783527411092
Nanostructures & nanomaterials: synthesis, properties and applications, Guozhong Cao, Imperial College Press, 2004, ISBN 9781860944802
Other information
Contacts
Stéphane Godet, stephane.godet@ulb.be
Marie-Paule Delplancke; marie-paule.delplancke@ulb.be
Campus
Solbosch
Evaluation
Method(s) of evaluation
- Personal work
Personal work
The students are asked to present a recent paper from an international journal in the field.
Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)
Oral exam
20% of total grade for lab reports
Language(s) of evaluation
- english