Nanozyme Hybrids for Regenerative Bioengineering

Research theses
Abstract

We offer a thesis internship focused on the design, fabrication, and physico-chemical characterization of nanozyme-based hybrid nanomaterials for tissue regeneration. The project centers on enzyme-mimicking nanostructures composed of graphene oxide (GO), magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs), and palladium (Pd), engineered to promote regenerative processes.

Interns will employ both wet-chemical synthesis and biomimetic strategies, including functionalization with bioactive peptide sequences, to tailor material properties and biological performance. Activities include nanomaterial synthesis, surface functionalization, peptide loading, and investigation of nano–bio interactions.

A wide range of advanced characterization techniques will be used, including UV–Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, circular dichroism (CD), FTIR, XPS, confocal microscopy, as well as electron and atomic force microscopy.

This internship is particularly suited for students interested in materials bioengineering, nanomedicine, theranostics, neuroregeneration, bone tissue engineering, skin regeneration, wound healing, and advanced materials characterization.

Keywords
Graphene oxide; Magnetite nanoparticles; Palladium nanoparticles; Nano–bio interactions
Bioengineering
ERC sector(s)
PE Physical Sciences and Engineering
Thesis supervisor
Name supervisor
Cristina Satriano
E-mail
cristina.satriano@unict.it
Name of Department/Faculty/School
Chemical Sciences
University of Catania (UNICT), Italy
Department of Chemical Sciences
Name of the host University
University of Catania (UNICT)
EUNICE partner e-mail of destination Research
eunice@unict.it
Country
Italy
Student profile
Thesis level
Master
Minimal language knowledge requisite
English B2
Additional info
Thesis mode
On-site
Start date
Call deadline
Length of the research internship
6 months