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NANOSTRUCTURED BIOCOMPATIBLE SYSTEMS BASED ON MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES AND STIMULI RESPONSIVE POLYMERS |
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Contract nr: 71-068 / 2007
Contact: Dr. Rodica Turcu |
General and specific objectives of the project The general objective of this project is the synthesis and characterization of biocompatible nanostructures based on magnetic particles and stimuli-responsive polymer or block copolymer with tailored properties required for applications in biotechnology. Specific objectives: O1. Development and optimization of synthesis methods for nanostructured systems based on magnetic nanoparticles and biocompatible stimuli-responsive polymers or block copolymers. O2. Determination of physical-chemical properties of nanostructured systems based on magnetic nanoparticles and biocompatible stimuli-responsive polymers or block copolymers O3. Controlled and reproducible synthesis of nanostructures based on magnetic nanoparticles and biocompatible stimuli-responsive polymers or block copolymers O4. Functionalization of smart magnetic nanostructures based on polymers in order to extend their applicability O5. Assessment of potential applications of smart materials based on magnetic nanoparticles and biocompatible polymers or block copolymers in biotechnology O6. Dissemination of the research results by: scientific publications, participation at national and international conferences, web page. Stages Stage I: Study of the synthesis methods for hybrid nanostructured systems based on magnetic nanoparticles and stimuli-responsive polymers Stage II: Synthesis and characterization of hydrogels based on magnetic nanoparticles embedded in stimuli-responsive polymers Stage III: Synthesis and characterization of smart materials with core-shell structure, magnetic nanoparticles-biocompatible polymers Stage IV: Investigation of the correlation between synthesis parameters and structural, thermal characteristics of magnetic hydrogels. The synthesis procedure for magnetic hydrogel responsive to external stimuli (temperature or pH) Stage V: Functionalization of nanostructures based on magnetic nanoparticles and biocompatible polymers or block copolymers and assessment of their potential applications
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