(in Polish) Kataliza molekularna 0600-S2-PP/ChNM-KM

In catalysis, we distinguish between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. In homogeneous catalysis, reactions occur in the same phase, whereas in heterogeneous catalysis, reactions occur in different phases. The course focuses on both types of catalysis for a wide range of chemical reactions. The subject contains a description of catalytic reactions that have actually been exploited in industrial and/or commercial applications, or have the potential in some cases with necessary refinement, for the same objectives, whereas other reactions remain at the moment of more academic interest. The fundamental underlying chemistry and catalytic mechanisms will be emphasized and explained. Where appropriate, environmental concerns with respect to the preparation, recycling, or disposal of catalysts will be addressed.
Lecture:
1. Reactions characterized by the names of famous chemists.
2. Catalytic reactions in the homogeneous and heterogeneous phase.
3. Activation of small molecules like H2, O2, H2O2, NO, CO2, CH4.
4. Degradation of commonly used dyes like methylene blue, orange II, etc.
5. Catalytic cycles in redox chemistry and redox biology.
6. Water oxidation and reduction catalysis.
7. Biomass conversion catalysts.
8. Polyoxometalate catalysis.
9. Nanoscale catalysis.
Lab:
1. Heterogeneous Catalytic Oxidation of Ammonia by Various Transition Metals.
2. Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide under the influence of PbO2 and Fe2(SO4)3 as an example of heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis.
3. Catalytic removal of bromates from water.
4. Bringing Catalysis with Gold Nanoparticles in Green Solvents.
5. Nanoparticles (AgNPs): preparation, characterization, and catalysis.
6. Synthesis and application of a ruthenium catalyst in the oxidation of alcohols.
7. Synthesis and application of selected catalysts.
8. Synthesis, characterization, and application in catalysis of quantum dots.
9. Synthesis of dichlorophosphinenickel(II) compounds and their catalytic activity in Suzuki cross-coupling reactions.
10. Synthesis and Catalytic Activity of a Vanadium Haloperoxidase Model Complex.
11. Artificial photosynthesis (AP).
12. Volcano Plot for Bimetallic Catalysts in Hydrogen Generation by Hydrolysis of Sodium Borohydride.
13. The Sabatier Principle Illustrated by Catalytic H2O2 Decomposition on Metal Surfaces.
14. Catalytic degradation of organic dyes.