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Functional Inorganics
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:18:31
Abstract
Introduction into inorganic light conversion systems, excitations in inorganic solids, solar cell types, technological, economical, and sustainabilty prospects. Overview of photosynthesis, metal complexes that can split water. Definitions and basic principles for the interaction of light with transition metal compounds, photochemistry of coordination compounds, photochemistry of organometallics
Objective
Understanding optical excitations in molecular and polymeric inorganic systems.
Content
Introduction into inorganic light conversion systems, working principle of solar cells, excitations in inorganic solids, solar cell types, technological, economical, and sustainabilty prospects. Overview of photosynthesis, metal complexes that can split water. Definitions and basic principles for the interaction of light with transition metal compounds, photochemistry of coordination compounds, photochemistry of organometallics.
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General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Functional Inorganics |
|
3 h weekly |