Theory and practice of surface phenomena 0600-S2-PP/Ch-TPZP

1. Familiarizing students with basic information about the essence and nature of the phenomenon of catalysis, especially heterogeneous catalysis. Discussion of selected methods of characterization of catalysts and determination of reaction mechanisms. Familiarization with selected examples of industrial applications of catalysts. Catalysis in environmental protection. Acquainting with the main methods of obtaining catalysts.
2. Basic definitions and concepts, classification of catalysts and catalytic reactions. Catalysis in solutions: acid-base catalysis, electron transfer catalysis, catalysis of organometallic compounds, catalytic properties of macromolecules, interfacial catalysis. Catalytic properties of polymers. Catalysis on the surface of a solid and in nanoporous bodies. Methods of measuring catalytic activity. Selected catalytic processes in environmental protection.
3. To familiarize students with modern theories on surface phenomena and modern methods of modeling sorption processes and characterizing the structure of sorbents.
4. Adsorption: Basic concepts, classifications of subcritical (IUPAC) and supercritical (Aranovich - Donohue) fluid adsorption isotherms, high-resolution as method, Kelvin equation, basic analytical models: Langmuir, BET, DA. Adsorbents: carbon allotropes, fullerenes and nanotubes, models of the structure of activated carbons. Zeolites and MCM materials. Surface Heterogeneity: GAI, Nguyen and Do Method,
5. Synthesis and modification of adsorbents
Nanopores - definition, mechanisms of adsorption from gaseous and liquid phases in nanopores, classification of adsorption isotherms. Nanoporous sorbents used in practice: silicas, zeolites, ordered materials such as MCM, SBA-15, carbon nanohorns, MOF, nanotube-polymer composites, nanotube membranes. Contemporary and prospective applications of nanoporous sorbents.
6. Theoretical and practical aspects of the liquid-solid extraction process
7. Kinetic theory of the separation process in chromatographic techniques
8. Possibilities of using preparative and process liquid chromatography
9. Conditions and optimization of the separation process of multi-component mixtures using GC (types of stationary phases, column quality assessment)
10. Multidimensional systems - analytical applications

As part of the laboratory,
1) Measurement of the kinetics of phenol adsorption of an aqueous solution on commercial carbon at room temperature.
2) Measurement of the adsorption isotherm of phenol on commercial carbon at room temperature.
3) Research on the cellulose carbonization process.
4) FTIR sorption tests of water and alcohols on coals.
5) Physico-chemical characteristics of heterogeneous catalysts:
6) Determination of acid-base properties of catalyst surfaces.
7) Application of the XPS technique to the study of heterogeneous catalysts. Interpretation of XPS spectra of catalysts based on activated carbons.
8) Catalytic decomposition of H2O2 in aqueous solutions. Determination of the apparent activation energy.
9) Investigation of the catalytic activity of activated carbons in selected catalytic processes using the continuous flow method.
10) Catalytic decomposition of halogen derivatives in the gas phase.
11) Isolation of volatile air pollutants with the use of carbon adsorbents
12) The use of octadecyl sorbents for the sorption of plant dyes in the liquid-solid system.
13) Preparative thin-layer chromatography in the purification of plant extracts (isolation and determination of polyphenols and alkaloids from tea)

Total student workload

Hours with the participation of teachers (hours): - participation in lectures - 15 - participation in consultations - 2 - participation in laboratory exercises - 45 Time spent on individual student work (hours): - preparation for lectures - 20 - preparation for the exam and attendance at the exam - 15 - reading literature - 23 Total: 120 hours (6 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

Student: W1: Has in-depth knowledge of the chemistry of new materials W2: Has knowledge of the synthesis and characteristics of selected catalysts and adsorbents and their practical application W3: Knows and understands the theoretical basis of various analytical methods and their use in the interpretation of measurement results W1: knows the rules of naming inorganic compounds W2: knows the basic chemical laws W3: knows the elementary particles that make up matter W4: knows theories (classical and quantum) of the structure of the atom and the formation of chemical bonds W5: knows the theoretical basis of kinetics and chemical equilibrium W6: knows the regulations and rules in the field of occupational health and safety, basic concepts in the field of toxicology; legal acts concerning the standards and requirements of chemical laboratories and legal regulations concerning dangerous substances and their storage and labelling W7: has knowledge of the basic issues of technology and chemical engineering W8: knows the basic aspects of the structure and methods of assessing the properties of materials and chemical substances. Has the knowledge to use materials for a specific practical purpose and to indicate the method of their management after the period of use W9: knows the basic concepts and research methods of modern chemistry of nanomaterials W10: has knowledge of basic terms, concepts, principles and laws of physics and chemistry and their universal nature to a sufficient extent for further education W11: Specifies and defines measurement principles and applications of microscopic methods in surface research. W12: Recognizes the types of surfaces obtained with the use of various microscopic techniques and is able to assess surface changes that have occurred as a result of modifications. W13: Defines the physicochemical properties of the modified surface and the way it interacts with other compounds. W14: Explains the principles of basic surface characterization techniques. W15: Describes the structure and principle of operation of advanced microscopes and microscopes coupled with spectroscopic techniques. W16: Specifies and defines measurement principles and applications of electrochemical methods in surface research. W17: Recognizes the types of surfaces obtained as a result of modifications. W18: Defines the terms: nanotechnology, nanoparticles, nanocatalysts, W19: Describes the influence of adsorbents and catalysts on the functioning of everyday objects and nanoparticles on the functioning of the body W20: Indicates the potential use of catalysts and adsorbents in medicine and medical diagnostics, cosmetics, cars, water treatment plants, exhaust gas afterburners, etc.

Learning outcomes - skills

U1: Uses knowledge in the field of technology and nanotechnology in the analysis of general human needs. Defines the physicochemical properties of the modified surface and the way it interacts with other compounds. S2: Recognizes the relationship between the type of measurement method and the accuracy of the data obtained. U3: Explains the principles of basic surface characterization techniques. U4: Describes the structure and principle of operation of advanced electrochemical and spectroscopic devices. U5: Analyzes statistical data on air pollution U6: Uses the acquired knowledge U7: Can prepare a workplace and plan the synthesis process of a specific compound or chemical product U8: Can analyze selected types of spectra (e.g. IR, XPS) U9: writes equations of reactions taking place in aqueous solutions involving nanomaterials U10: performs experiments related to the state of equilibrium in aqueous solutions of nanomaterials U11: interprets the results of experiments U12: performs calculations related to the state of equilibrium in aqueous solutions U13: has the ability to measure the basic chemical quantities of nanomaterials and is able to develop the results of physico-chemical experiments U14: can perform quantitative analyzes using gravimetric, titration and instrumental methods based on analytical procedures and prepare analysis reports U15: recognizes the functional groups of nanomaterials and conducts experiments with their use U16: can find relationships between the behavior of nanomaterials during formation and use and physicochemical properties, structure and type of structure

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1 Is focused on acquiring new knowledge, skills and experience. K2 Knows the limitations of own knowledge and skills. K3 Establishes cooperation in the group. K2: Is aware of the possibility of practical use and the importance of chemical compounds and new materials for the economy

Teaching methods

lecture - informative, problematic with multimedia presentations laboratory - laboratory work

Expository teaching methods

- participatory lecture
- informative (conventional) lecture
- description
- problem-based lecture
- discussion

Type of course

elective course

Prerequisites

Course coordinators

Marek Wiśniewski

Assessment criteria

Assessment methods:
- written exams - evaluating knowledge in the scope of W1-W20
Assessment criteria:
Evaluation based on a written test consisting of single-choice questions out of 4 possibilities. Incorrect indication of the answer is equivalent to 0 points for the question. Correct answer - 1 point. At least 20 questions in the test and/or an open-ended exam.
Passing the exam after reaching at least 50% of the possible points. Very good grade after obtaining more than 80% of points. Other grades proportionally in the range of 50-80% of points.

Practical placement

Bibliography

Literatura podstawowa:
1. R.T. Yang, Adsorbents: Fundamentals and Applications, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, 2003.
2. D.D. Do, Adsorption Analysis: Equilibria and Kinetics, Imperial College Press, London, 1998.
3. F. Rouquerol, J. Rouquerol and K. Sing, Adsorption by Powders and Porous Solids, Academic Press, London, 1999.
4. J. K. Garbacz, G. Rychlicki, „Wybrane zagadnienia teorii i metod pomiarowych adsorpcji gazów”, Wydawnictwo UMK, skrypt, Toruń 1984,
5. J. Ościk, „Adsorpcja”, wydawnictwo PWN, Warszawa 1974,
6. D. M. Young, A. D. Cromwell, Fizyczna adsorpcja gazów, wydawnictwo PWN, Warszawa 1968,
7. H. Jankowska, A. Świątkowski, J. Choma, „Węgiel Aktywny”, Wydawnictwo Naukowi-Techniczne, Warszawa 1985.
8. I.J. Nejmark, Syntetyczne adsorbenty mineralne, WNT, Warszawa, 1988.
Literatura uzupełniająca:
1. E. J. Bottani and J.M.D. Tascon (Editors), Adsorption by Carbons, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 2008.
2. R.T. Yang, Adsorbents: Fundamentals and Applications, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, 2003.
3. J.A. Moulijn, P.W.N.M. van Leeuwen and R.A. Santen (editors), Catalysis: An Integrated Approach to Homogeneous, Heterogeneous and Industrial Catalysis, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1993.
4. J. M. Thomas, W. J. Thomas, Principles and Practice of Heterogeneous Catalysis, VCH, Weinheim, 1997.
5. Tiwari A., Tiwari A., Nanomaterials, Wiley, 2013
6. Szewczyk P., Nanotechnologie. Aspekty techniczne, środowiskowe i społeczne, Wyd. Politechniki Śląskiej, Gliwice 2011.
7. Regis E., Nanotechnologia : narodziny nowej nauki, czyli świat cząsteczka po cząsteczce, Warszawa: Prószyński i S-ka,2001.
Kelsall R.W., Hamley I.W., Geoghegan M., Nanotechnologie. PWN, 2009.

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