Experimental characterization methods in sustainable materials chemistry
The course provides an overview of state-of-the-art physical characterization methods and instrumentation relevant to the analysis of materials for sustainable development. You will get basic theoretical knowledge of as well as hands-on experience with diffraction and spectroscopic methods, microscopy, calorimetry and chromatography/mass spectrometry.
The characterization methods addressed in this course include scanning electron microscopy (SEM), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD, Raman spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy (IR), UV-VIS spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), liquid chromatography-mass spectroscopy (LC-MS) and thermal analytical methods (TG, DTA, DSC), all available at the Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry. These methods are widely used in both industry and academia. The methods are taught as modules and in the framework of a laboratory project where their combined application is tested for the conclusive characterization of diverse materials relevant to sustainable development.
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Course structure
Here are some of the topics that will be covered during the course
Theoretical part (4 ECTS)
- Repetition/ reinforcement of the principles of green chemistry and technology: 12 principles of green chemistry, green strategies for materials synthesis
- Oversight of physical characterization methods: diffraction methods (X-rays, neutrons, electrons), spectroscopic methods (NMR, vibrational spectroscopy, UV-VIS), scanning electron microscopy, thermal analytical methods and calorimetry, chromatography/ mass spectrometry
- Presentation/ background of the materials used for laboratory project: porous materials (MOFs) and biodiesel
- Presentation of basic principles and instrumentation for PXRD (phase and structural analysis of crystalline materials), SEM (Imaging of morphologies and compositional analysis by energy-dispersive-X-ray spectroscopy), NMR (liquid state and magic angle spinning (MAS) NMR for solids), vibrational spectroscopy (IR and Raman), UV-VIS spectroscopy (electronic transitions), thermal analysis (thermal stability of materials and calorimetric effects), LC-MS (separation, identification of organis materials)
Laboratory project (3,5 ECTS)
- Green synthesis of a MOF and biodiesel
- Conclusive characterixation of synthesized materials by applying the learned techniques/ methods
Modules
The course consists of these two parts:
- Theoretical part (4 ECTS)
- Laboratory project (3,5 ECTS)
Teaching format
Lectures and assignments/ exercises
Laboratory projects are performed in groups
Assessment
Theory - written examination (A-F grades)
Laboratory - two written reports (pass/ fail grades). Completion of lab reports by the last day of the course
Examiner
Ulrich Häussermann
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
Selected reading from:
‘Green Chemistry and Technologies', L. Zhang, Ch. Gong, B. Dai (Eds.) https://www-degruyter-com.ezp.sub.su.se/view/title/521120.
‘Green Chemistry – Theory and Practice’, P. T. Anastas, J.C. Warner
Lecture handouts, reading materials, instructions for laboratory projects (electronic format)
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Course reports
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Contact
Course coordinator:
Ulrich Häussermann
ulrich.haussermann@mmk.su.seChemistry Section & Student Affairs Office- Visiting address
Arrhenius laboratory, room M345
Svante Arrhenius väg 16 A-D
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Student administrator
International coordinator
Study advisor
Director of studies
- Office hours
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 09.00-11.30 and 12.30-15.00
- Phone hours
Monday and Wednesday 10.00-11.30 and 12.30-15.00
