Program Overview

Program Overview

The Surface Functionalization course, also known as 5PMBSFU3, is part of the BIOMED S9 UGA program. This course focuses on the applications of surface functionalization, covering large fields such as the conception of biosensors and photocatalysis/electrocatalysis.

Objectives

The aim of this course is to explore two challenging applications of surface functionalization:

• The conception of biosensors
• Photocatalysis/electrocatalysis

The course is structured into two modules, differentiated by the types of application.

Course Content

The course content includes:

1. Surface functionalization for the fabrication of biosensors (12 hours)
   • Applications of functionalization and electrofunctionalization
   • Electronic tongues and noses
   • Cell chips
   • Biomolecular assemblies and self-organization of biomolecules on surfaces
2. Electrocatalysis applications (13 hours)
   • Introduction to photo(electro)catalysis
   • Molecular engineering of nanomaterials for (bio)electrocatalysis in energy-related systems
   • Surface functionalization for photo(electro)catalysis: from photovoltaics to solar water splitting and CO2 conversion
   • Micro
     anostructure in electrocatalysis

Teaching Staff

The sessions will be given by a series of experts in the field, including:

• Aurťlie Spinelli
• Yanxia Hou-Broutin
• Yoann Roupioz
• Pierre-Henri Elchinger
• Didier Gasparutto
• Dmitry Aldakov
• Pascale Chenevier
• Alan Legoff
• Bertrand Reuillard

Prerequisites

Basics in chemistry are required for this course.

Assessment

The course assessment includes:

• A written exam (50% of the final grade)
• Continuous assessment (50% of the final grade)

The exam is organized by UGA Phitem, and the written exam is 2 hours long. All printed or handwritten documents are allowed, and calculators are also permitted.

Additional Information

• The course is taught in English.
• The course is part of the Semestre 9 curriculum.
• The course details were last updated on 28/07/2023.

Program Structure

The course is part of the Masters program, specifically the Semestre 9 curriculum. The program is offered by Grenoble INP - Phelma, UGA.

Credits

The course is worth 2.0 ECTS credits.

Volume Horaires

The course includes:

• CM: 10.0 hours
• Projet: 0 hours
• TD: 10.0 hours
• Stage: 0 hours
• TP: 0 hours