Overview
This course on nanomaterials explores the design, synthesis, characterization, and biofunctionalization of plasmonic and magnetic nanomaterials, focusing on their applications in healthcare. The learning outcomes include understanding nanotechnology, optical properties, and the use of nanoparticles in real-life applications such as cancer treatment. The course teaches skills in nanoparticle synthesis, characterization techniques like X-ray diffraction, and the application of thermal responsive polymers and anticancer drugs. The teaching method is a lecture format, and the intended audience includes individuals interested in nanotechnology, healthcare, and material science.
Syllabus
Intro
What is nanotechnology
Michael Friday
Michael Friday Notebook
Stabilization
Optical properties
How to exploit this phenomenon
Inverse sensing
Infection
Killing bacteria
Magnetic nanoparticles
Magnetic Optical device
Real life application
Magnetic nanoparticle
Magnetic nanoparticle application
Magnetic nanoparticle cancer treatment
Challenges
Iron nanoparticles
Characterization
Xray diffraction
Iron oxide nanoparticles
Nanoparticles as systems
Thermal responsive polymer
Anticancer drug
Taught by
The Royal Institution