B3309 - MATERIALI ORGANICI AVANZATI

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student will have gained advanced skills regarding the structure, the chemical-physical properties, the possible conventional and innovative applications of the main organic compounds and materials, with particular reference to biomaterials (polysaccharides, proteins, fibers of natural origin). Furthermore, the student has the ability to predict the incorporation of an organic material by referring to its class and chemical structure within complex matrices, in order to understand and estimate the properties imparted to a final compound when used as a main or additive material. In particular, the student will be able to evaluate the most innovative research on the materials under examination and understand their meaning and usefulness for possible future applications in various industrial sectors (biomedical, 3D-printing, plastics, electronics).

Course contents

Introduction (with references to basic concepts) of organic chemistry: conjugation, weak/strong interactions, lipophilicity/hydrophilicity, solutions and dispersions.

Bibliographic/literature research and critical reading of scientific manuscripts

Chromogenic materials: photochromic, thermochromic, electrochromic and piezochromic

Conductivity and luminescence of aromatic compounds and their advanced applications in the field of OLEDs and organic transistors.

Composite materials with notes on preparations and compositions; focus on organic molecules such as additives and their properties.

Organic-inorganic hybrid materials: ceramics, hydroxyapatites and carbon fibers.

Polysaccharides and proteins: structure, reactivity, characteristics and their application as advanced/innovative materials.

Lignin and derivatives: structure, reactivity, characteristics and application as a precursor for andavnced/innovative materials.

Readings/Bibliography

Slides and presentations provided by the teacher and integrated with scientific papers analyzed during the lessons

Teaching methods

Lectures with the aid of power point presentations; bibliographic research with the teacher and evaluation of scientific texts on the various topics covered.

Assessment methods

The exam will be oral, main will is to verify the knowledge learned on organic materials through a power point presentation prepared by the student, based on the topics of a scientific paper agreed with the teacher.

Teaching tools

PC, Video projector, Blackboard, Virtual Learning Environment ("Virtual") to download the teaching materials.

Office hours

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