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Topics in molecules and materials

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About this course

*- Week 1-2:*Supramolecular chemistry and self-assembly:Concepts: non-covalent interactions, host-guest chemistry, thermodynamics and kinetics of supramolecular systems, smart supramolecular materials.
- Week 2-3:Functional nanoparticles: Concepts: principles of molecular nanotechnology, nanomedicine, artificial cells.
- Week 3-4:Organic semiconductors: Concepts: principles organic semiconductors, charge transport, light emission, charge generation and applications organic semiconductors.
*-*Week 4-5: Circular polymer materials: Concepts: Circular polymer chemistry and technology, recycling of polymers, chemical recycling, biobased and biodegradable polymers, life cycle analysis.
*- Week 6-7:*Surfaces and interfaces: Concepts: hydrophilic-hydrophobic surfaces, self-healing and responsive surfaces.

Extra information about the assessment
Students pass a study component by scoring a 6 or higher on the examination. To pass the examination, the final test must be graded with at least a 5.5. Note that there are no intermediate tests in academic year 2024/2025, and that the final grade is determined 100% from the final test, which will cover all course content.

Learning outcomes

The students understand the important concepts in the fields of supramolecular chemistry, functional nanoparticles, organic semiconductors, circular polymer materials and surfaces & interfaces.
The student knows the applications of these molecules and materials.
The student learns to apply these concepts to understand and judge scientific articles in these fields.

Required prior knowledge

You must meet the following requirements

Link to more information

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Offering(s)

  • Start date

    3 February 2025

    • Ends
      6 April 2025
    • Term *
      Block 3
    • Location
      Eindhoven
    • Instruction language
      English
    • Register between
      15 Nov, 00:00 - 5 Jan 2025
    Enrolment starts in 195 days
These offerings are valid for students of Utrecht University