Introduction to surface chemistry-E2
| Numbering Code | U-LAS13 20014 LE60 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture | |
| Target Year | Mainly 2nd year students | Target Student | For science students | |
| Language | English | Day/Period | Mon.3 | |
| Instructor name | THUERMER, Stephan (Graduate School of Science Associate Professor) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
In this lecture we will learn about surface processes, which is an important topic in physics, chemistry and engineering. Surfaces are much more important than you would think: Rusting of metals (corrosion), sticking of your shoes or glue (adhesion and friction), washing your hands (surfactants), colorful paints (coatings) are all phenomena happening at some surface. In this course, we will learn how the special properties of surfaces makes all this possible and how chemists in science and industry try to control these properties. |
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| Course Goals |
Students will gain the following from this lecture: - Interest and fun to learn more about how things work in daily life - An understanding of basic concepts of surface physics and surface chemistry - The ability to connect knowledge to observed natural phenomena and industrial applications - The ability to understand scientific terminologies and express their own ideas of natural sciences in English. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
The course will cover the following topics in a total of 15 lectures / weeks (not including the final examination). The course schedule is subject to change depending on the student's understanding. 1) A cut through everything (2 weeks): We will learn what surfaces and interfaces are, their properties and their importance for our daily life. 2) Sticking together (2 weeks): We introduce surface energy and see how this leads to sticking and water repelling behavior. 3) How not to slip (1 week): We learn about surface structure, and get an understanding of how friction between surfaces works. 4) Gear breakdown (2 weeks): We get to know how friction leads to damage and how friction can be reduced. 5) Fogging up of glasses (2 weeks): We discuss about adsorption of atoms and molecules on surfaces. 6) Exhaust transformation (2 weeks): Chemical reactions on surfaces and catalysis will be discussed. 7) Sticky gas (3 weeks): Finally, we see how adsorption of gas can be quantified and measured, and how this is used practically. < 8) Feedback session (1 week): After the final examination we will discuss the answers of the exam questions and resolve any open questions. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Preparing the homework (40%) Two short test during the lecture (20%) Final examination (40%) |
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| Course Requirements | None | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Students are expected to review the lecture handouts after each class and look up unknown English terms themselves. Homework assignments need to be prepared before the next lecture. It is also encouraged to refer to additional sources of information (books, websites) for the specific topics. If something is unclear or difficult, the instructor can be asked at any time. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | No textbook is used. Some handouts will be provided during class. | ||
| References, etc. |
Physics and Chemistry of Interfaces, Hans-Juergen Butt, Karlheinz Graf, Michael Kappl, (Wiley-VCH), ISBN:9783527412167, This book covers all topics of this course and much more Surfaces, Interfaces, and Colloids: Principles and Applications, 2nd Edition, Drew Myers, (Wiley-VCH), ISBN:9780471330608, Covers most topics about surfaces and interfaces, be it solid, liquid or other surfaces Surface Chemistry, Elaine M. McCash, (Oxford University Press), ISBN:9780198503286, Introductory text about solid surfaces |
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