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Functional Inorganics
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:11
Abstract
This course covers the synthesis, properties and applications of inorganic materials. In particular, the focus is on photo-active coordination compounds, quasicrystals, nanocrystals (including nanowires), molecular precursors for inorganic materials and metal-organic frameworks.
Objective
Understanding the structure-property relationship and the design principles of modern inorganic materials for prospective applications in photovoltaics, electrochemical energy storage (e.g. Li-ion batteries), thermoelectrics and photochemical and photoelectrochemical water splitting.
Content
(A) Introduction into the synthesis and atomic structure of modern molecular and crystalline inorganic materials. -Quasicrystals -Nanocrystals, including shape engineering -Molecular precursors (including organometallic and coordination compounds) for inorganic materials -Metal-organic frameworks -Photoactive molecules (B) Applications of inorganic materials: -photovoltaics -Li-ion batteries -Thermoelectrics -Photochemical and photoelectrochemical water splitting -Light-emitting devices etc.
Resources
Lecture Notes
will be distributed during lectures
Literature
will be suggested in the lecture notes
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DR , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise | Functional Inorganics |
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3 h weekly |
Offered In
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Electives (Students are free to choose from a range of D-CHAB chemistry courses appropriate to their level of study (please note admission requirements). In case of doubt, contact the student administration.)
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Doctorate Materials Science (Further information at: )
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