Surface Functionalization(BIOMED S9 UGA) - 5PMBSFU3

Goal(s)

Course organization: Aurélie SPINELLI

The applications of surface functionalization are multiple and cover large fields. The aim of this course is to focus on two challenging applications: the conception of biosensors and photocatalysis/electrocatalysis. The course is structured into two modules differentiated by the types of application.

Content(s)

1. Surface functionalization for the fabrication of biosensors (12h)

• Applications of functionalization and electrofunctionalization
• Electronic tongues and noses
• Cell chips
• Biomolecular assemblies and self-organization of biomolecules on surfaces

2. Electrocatalysis applications (13h)

• Introduction to photo(electro)catalysis (VA or PC)
• Molecular engineering of nanomaterials for (bio)electrocatalysis in energy-related sytems (AL)
• Surface functionalization for photo(electro)catalysis: from photovoltaics to solar water splitting and CO2 conversion (BR, DA)
• Micro/nanostructure in electrocatalysis (PC)

The sessions will be given by a series of experts in the field. The teachers will coordinates to focus especially on the most essential aspect of functionalization, such as grafting stability, mastering distance between graft and surface, ensuring optimal electronic transfer, passivation, ecofriendliness.
Part of the sessions will be devoted to critical analysis of some selected literature papers in detail and sorting out the functionalization strategies and its consequences.

Teachers: Aurélie Spinelli, Yanxia Hou-Broutin, Yoann Roupioz, Pierre-Henri Elchinger or Didier Gasparutto, Dmitry Aldakov, Pascale Chenevier, Alan Legoff, Bertrand Reuillard

Basics in chemistry