Teacher

Adolfo Speghini

Referent

Adolfo Speghini

Credits

1

Language

Inglese.

Class attendance

Free Choice

Location

VERONA

Moodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The seminar course aims to provide the student with some knowledge regarding the preparation and application of inorganic-based luminescent nanomaterials for biomedical applications, in particular for biomedical diagnostics and for possible therapeutic applications (theranostics). Special attention will be paid to nanomaterials for modern diagnostics, such as optical imaging or MRI. Furthermore, the development of nanoscale materials that can be activated using radiation in the optical region to produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) or heat will be described. Wet preparation methods will be described with particular attention to green chemistry aspects. Fluoride-based nanomaterials functionalized with lanthanide ions will be considered.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Basics of Chemistry and Materials Science.

Program

Synthesis of fluoride-based nanoparticles with microwave-assisted solvothermal method. Nanomaterials based on fluorides activated with luminescent lanthanide ions and their use for diagnostics and curative treatments in nanomedicine (theranostics).

Bibliography

Didactic methods

The two 2-hour seminars will be held on Friday, March 21st and Friday, April 4th, 2025 in the meeting room (library), CV1. Remote participation is foreseen.

Learning assessment procedures

There is no exam, but attendance at both seminars is mandatory.

Assessment

Not expected.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

Not expected.

Scheduled Lessons

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