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Journal of Chemical Technology and Applications | Volume 2
Annual Spring Conference and Expo on
April 04-05, 2018 | Miami, USA
Chemical Engineering: From
Materials Engineering to Nanotechnology
M
etallic materials are the most widely used for implant
devices. However, their usage is always shrouded by the
concerns of corrosion, inflammation and thrombus formation
that eventually lead to medical complications. This presentation
is focused on analytical techniques for assessing biocompatibility
and hemocompatibility of implant materials in an attempt to
provide an anti-thrombotic interface. Biocompatibility assessment
involves electrochemical techniques such as electrochemical
impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and potentiodynamic polarization
corrosion analysis. Surface characterization includes contact angle
measurement, X-Ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Scanning
Electron microscopy (SEM)/Energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS),
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) andX-raydiffraction
(XRD). Hemocompatibility assessment includes platelet adhesion
studies in a closed loop system, cell growth and cytotoxicity
analyses.
Speaker Biography
Dr. Munroe holds a BS - Chemistry/Physics; M.Phil. - Mineral Engineering, MS
-Metallurgical Engineering and Ph.D. - Chemical Metallurgy. Academic positions held
include: Department Chairman, Associate Dean, and Director of the Applied Research
Center at FIU. He has served as the Major Advisor of 26 doctoral and master’s students
and a member of 120 graduate dissertation committees. Dr. Munroe has published over
210 Journal articles/Proceedings/Presentations. He has received the FIU Excellence in
Teaching award and the Legacy Magazine award for “Top Black Educators”, 2016.
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munroen@fiu.eduNorman Munroe
Florida International University, USA
Assessing the biocompatibility and hemocompatibility of biomaterials