School of Engineering and Technology, (SET) | ||||
AT84.9003 : Selected Topic: Reticular Chemistry 1(3-0) | ||||
Course objectives: | ||||
This course aims to introduce the concepts of reticular chemistry, intended as the discipline of nanoporous materials made by inorganic and/or organic building blocks, as well as their composites with biological species. The course discusses the salient characteristics of these materials, their properties, synthetic routes and typical characterization methods, as well as their current and future applications. |
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Learning Outcomes: | ||||
The students, upon completion of this course, will be able to: |
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Pre-requisite(s): | ||||
None |
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Course Outline: | ||||
I. Reticular Chemistry and Porous Materials |
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Learning Resources: | ||||
Textbook: | ||||
No designated textbook, but class notes and handouts will be provided. |
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Reference Books: | ||||
1. Introduction to Porous Materials (P. Van Der Voort, K. Leus, E. De Canck; Wiley) |
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Journals and Magazines: | ||||
1. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces |
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Time Distribution and Study Load: | ||||
Lecture hours = 15 h |
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Teaching and Learning Methods: | ||||
Teaching and learning methods include lectures, class discussions, tutorials, and presentations to understand the interdisciplinary concepts of Reticular Chemistry, with examples to easily grasp more complex topics. |
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Evaluation Scheme: | ||||
The final grade results from the Final exam (100%). Closed-book examination will be used. |
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Instructor(s): | ||||
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