529-0131-00L Inorganic Chemistry IV: (Nano-)Materials; Synthesis, Properties and Surface Chemistry
| Semester | Spring Semester 2019 |
| Lecturers | C. Copéret, A. Comas Vives |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||
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| 529-0131-00 G | Inorganic Chemistry IV: (Nano-)Materials; Synthesis, Properties and Surface Chemistry | 3 hrs |
| C. Copéret, A. Comas Vives |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Introduction into Solid State Chemistry, to the synthesis and properties of solids and to Nanomaterials. |
| Learning objective | Introduction into solid compounds and nanomaterials: syntheses, properties and applications. |
| Content | Section 1. Generalities – Prof. C. Copéret How do we apprehend a solid? Bulk vs. Surface Texture, Surface area (N2 adsorption, BET), Crystallinity (X-ray diffraction), Surface functionalities (IR, NMR), Acidity/Basicity (Probe molecules: pyridine, CO, CO2…), Point of Zero Electric Charge Section 2. Materials – Prof. C. Copéret 2.1 Synthetic methods 2.2 Sol-Gel and Solution Chemistry of Solids Section 3. Metal oxides – Prof. C. Copéret 3.1 Silica (SiO2) 3.2 Alumina (Al2O3) 3.3 Aluminosilicates (amorphous, layered materials and zeolites) 3.4. Mesostructured and hybrid materials 3.5 Semi-conducting and conducting oxides (e.g TiO2 and related materials, IrO2) 3.6 Other materials: Single and Complex Oxides, (MgO, CaO, MgAlO2, Perovskites), Polyoxometallates Section 4. Other materials Metal halides and chalcogenides Carbon-based materials Metals and Alloys Section 5. Bonding in Solids and Surfaces – Dr. Comas-Vives |
| Lecture notes | is provided on the internet. |
| Literature | A. West, Solid State Chemistry and its Applications, Wiley 1989; U. Müller, Anorganische Strukturchemie, Teubner Taschenbuch 2006; R. Nesper, H.-J. Muhr, Chimia 52 (1998) 571; C.N.R. Rao, A. Müller, A.K. Cheetham, Nanomaterials, Wiley-VCH 2007. |
| Prerequisites / Notice | AC-II |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a two-semester course together with 529-0132-00L Inorganic Chemistry III: Organometallic Chemistry and Homogeneous Catalysis | |
| For programme regulations (Examination block) | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Chemistry 2005; Version 27.03.2018 (Examination Block II) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Chemistry 2018; Version 26.09.2022 (Examination Block II) |
| ECTS credits | 8 credits |
| Examiners | A. Togni, A. Comas Vives, C. Copéret, A. Mezzetti |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | German |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | oral 45 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Prüfung auf Englisch und Deutsch gemäss Vorlesung. Exam in English and German according to lecture. |
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Performance assessment as a semester course
(other programmes)
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| ECTS credits | 4 credits |
| Examiners | C. Copéret, A. Comas Vives |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | oral 30 minutes |
| If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
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Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
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| Chemistry Bachelor | Compulsory Subjects Examination Block II | O |  |