Course overview
This course focuses on the synthesis and characterisation of advanced materials and their applications. It covers self-assembling materials and supramolecular chemistry, with an emphasis on the synthesis, structures and properties of metal-based supramolecular assemblies. The chemistry and applications of porous extended materials such as zeolites and metal-organic frameworks will also be presented, and these will be used as an introduction to the principles of gas adsorption, storage and separation, as well as approaches of experimental characterisation. Photoactive materials will also be discussed, including topics covering aspects of photocatalysis and common characterisation techniques.
- Supramolecular chemistry
- Chemistry of porous extended materials
- Photoactive materials
- Practicals
Course learning outcomes
- Apply knowledge of supramolecular chemistry, porous extended materials and photoactive materials, including characterisation of these materials, to analyse and solve quantitative and conceptual problems and to evaluate proposed solutions
- Accurately represent chemical structures, formulae and equations
- Prepare for undertaking individual and/or team-based preparative laboratory investigations using safe laboratory practices
- Analyse, interpret and present the results of measurement-based laboratory experiments
- communicate ideas that relate to supramolecular chemistry, porous extended materials and photoactive materials, including characterisation of these materials, in written and/or oral form to specialist audiences
Degree list
The following degrees include this course