Inorganic Chemistry IV: (Nano-)Materials; Synthesis, Properties and Surface Chemistry

Abstract

Introduction into Solid State Chemistry, to the synthesis and properties of solids and to Nanomaterials.

Objective

Introduction into solid compounds and nanomaterials: syntheses, properties and applications.

Content

Section 1. Generalities – Prof. C. Copéret How do we apprehend a solid? Bulk vs. Surface Texture, Surface area (N2 adsorption, BET), Crystallinity (X-ray diffraction), Surface functionalities (IR, NMR), Acidity/Basicity (Probe molecules: pyridine, CO, CO2…), Point of Zero Electric Charge Section 2. Materials – Prof. C. Copéret 2.1 Synthetic methods 2.2 Sol-Gel and Solution Chemistry of Solids Section 3. Metal oxides – Prof. C. Copéret 3.1 Silica (SiO2) 3.2 Alumina (Al2O3) 3.3 Aluminosilicates (amorphous, layered materials and zeolites) 3.4. Mesostructured and hybrid materials 3.5 Semi-conducting and conducting oxides (e.g TiO2 and related materials, IrO2) 3.6 Other materials: Single and Complex Oxides, (MgO, CaO, MgAlO2, Perovskites), Polyoxometallates Section 4. Other materials Metal halides and chalcogenides Carbon-based materials Metals and Alloys Section 5. Bonding in Solids and Surfaces – Dr. Comas-Vives

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