Nanotechnology for Industrial Applications in Life Science

5 credits

Course, Master's level, 1TE698

Spring 2025 Spring 2025, Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, English

Spring 2025 Spring 2025, Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, English For exchange students

About the course

Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Synthesis of nanomaterials: bottom-up vs. top-down strategies. Characterisation of nanomaterials: nanoparticle size and surface charge characterisation, analysis of nanoporous materials, electron microscopy and atomic force microscope (AFM). Safety and risk factors associated with nanomaterials. Characterisation of cell and blood toxicity of nanomaterials. Formulation strategies for nanomaterials intended as drug carriers. Diagnostics, teranostics (therapy methods combined with diagnostic tools), and imaging using nanotechnology. Nanomedicine and nanocosmetics for skin applications. Nanotechnology for gene delivery. Case studies of industrial nanoprojects.

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