Subject
Modern techniques for the synthesis of nanomaterials (UPJV)
General details of the subject
- Mode
- Face-to-face degree course
- Language
- English
Description and contextualization of the subject
The course will give an overview on the synthetic routes for the preparation of materials with potential application in electrochemical energy storage systems.Competencies
| Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| Acquire the fundamental knowledge about the chemical reactions that take place in the different synthesis procedures and identify the effect of the processing methods on the properties of the material and its impact on the performance of the device. | 100.0 % |
Study types
| Type | Face-to-face hours | Non face-to-face hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture-based | 18 | 27 | 45 |
| Applied laboratory-based groups | 12 | 18 | 30 |
Training activities
| Name | Hours | Percentage of classroom teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Acquiring basic instrumental skills | 20.0 | 50 % |
| Discussion | 10.0 | 50 % |
| Expositive classes | 10.0 | 100 % |
| Groupwork | 30.0 | 0 % |
| Tutorials | 5.0 | 100 % |
Assessment systems
| Name | Minimum weighting | Maximum weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Oral examination | 40.0 % | 40.0 % |
| Written examination | 60.0 % | 60.0 % |
Learning outcomes of the subject
- Know the main synthesis methods used for the production of inorganic, carbonaceous and polymeric materials used in electrochemical systems for energy storage (EES), and knows how to explain the main characteristics of these syntheses.- Select a synthesis method (including possible precursors and experimental parameters) to produce a given inorganic, carbonaceous or polymeric material.
- Suggest alternatives to a synthesis or post-treatment of a sample to influence the morphology and microstructure of the synthesized samples, and consequently their physicochemical and electrochemical properties
- Perform basic synthesis tasks at the laboratory for the production of inorganic, carbonaceous and polymeric materials.
- Select proper characterization methods to control the purity of the synthesized sample.
Temary
1- Synthesis and processing of inorganic materials for EES systemsMetal oxides and nitrides, metal sulfides, phosphates. Metals and alloys. Coordination compounds.
2- Synthesis and processing of polymeric materials for EES systems
Crystalline and Amorphous polymers, Polymer blends , Cross-linked polymers, Block co-polymers and polymer composites
3- Synthesis and processing of carbonaceous materials for EES systems
Porous carbons. Graphite. Graphene. Carbon nanotubes and carbide derived carbons.
Bibliography
Basic bibliography
- Introduction to Computational Chemistry, 2nd Edition, WILEY, by F. Jensen.- Computational Chemistry of Solid State Materials: A Guide for Materials Scientists, Chemists, Physicists and others, WILEY, by R. Dronskowski and R. Hoffmann