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O martes 22 de abril de 2025, Dr. Liudmyla Storozhuk (Dept. of Med. Phys. & Biomedical Eng., Faculty of Engineering Sciences, University College London) ofrecerá o seminario “From Synthesis to Application: The Evolution of Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles" dentro do ciclo CINBIO Seminar Programme.
Será ás 11:00 horas na Sala de seminarios de Torre CACTI.
ABSTRACT:
Magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) have garnered significant attention recently due to their unique magnetic properties, biocompatibility, and versatility across various applications. This talk examines the synthesis methods of IONPs, exploring both traditional techniques and recent advances to improve their size control, surface functionalisation, and scalability. We discuss the critical factors influencing the synthesis process, including precursor materials, reaction conditions, and the role of surfactants. The diverse applications of IONPs are highlighted, focusing on biomedical uses such as targeted drug delivery, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), hyperthermia treatment, virus detection, and tissue engineering, as well as their potential in environmental and industrial fields like wastewater treatment. Furthermore, the challenges and limitations associated with synthesising and applying IONPs are addressed alongside emerging trends and future perspectives. As the field progresses, novel approaches to synthesis and innovative applications are expected to significantly expand the role of IONPs in both existing and new technologies.
BIO:
Dr. Liudmyla Storozhuk is a chemist who earned her PhD from the Department of Nanomaterials at the Chuiko Institute of Surface Chemistry in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 2007. In addition to her native country, she has participated in post-doctoral projects and fellowships in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and the UK. Her research focuses on the chemical synthesis and characterization of nanoscale iron oxide-based materials with diverse compositions and morphologies. These nanostructures are utilized in a range of biomedical applications, healthcare technologies, and medical fields, including MRI, hyperthermia cancer treatment, and virus detection. Currently, she serves as a Laboratory & Facilities Manager at Dept. of Med. Phys. & Biomedical Eng., Faculty of Engineering Sciences, University College London.
