Lecturer: Dr. M Tardivo (Module referent: Prof. Dr. D. Muscat)
Module number: MF46
Content:
· Biocompatibility and related standards
· Properties and applications of the most commonly used biocompatible polymers, ceramics and metals
· Physics and chemistry of surfaces in relation to bio-applications
· Surface modification processes (e.g., thin films coating deposition, surface functionalisation)
· Properties of coatings relevant for bio-applications
· Basic knowledge of nanomaterials and nanotechnologies
· Properties and applications of different types of nanomaterials and nanostructured surfaces.
- Teacher: Tardivo, Martina