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Faculty of Biology and Chemistry

Introduction to Sustainability

Course Description

To introduce students to the basics concepts of sustainability, starting from an historical perspective and providing different declinations of sustainability (e.g., but not limited to, biodiversity, circular economy, resource depletion, raw materials criticality, climate changes). To enable students to address, in a holistic and transdisciplinary approach, the complexity and interdependencies underpinning the concept of sustainability and to critically correlate them (e.g. relationships between biodiversity depletion and climate changes/global warming)

Faculty

Faculty of Biology and Chemistry

Department

Department of Organic Chemistry
Department of Physical Chemistry

Lecturer

Lecturers from Ljubljana, Padua, Zagreb and Giessen

Study Period (dd/mm/yy)

14/10/2024 - 14/02/2025

Mode and Time

Asynchronous (recorded)

Class Format

Lecture

Collaboration

Lecturers from Ljubljana, Padua, Zagreb and Giessen

Online Tool for Teaching

ILIAS

Language of Instruction

English

Target Group

Bachelor, Master

Open to students of the following fields: all

Prerequisites

English B2

Examination Format

Oral examination (online), presentation or homework

ECTS

6

ECTS without Examination

5

Sustainable Materials Chemistry: Energy Materials

Course Description
  • Basic electrochemistry (galvanic cells, electrolysis)
  • Concepts for batteries (Li-ion battery, metal-oxygen batteries, redox-flow cell)
  • Solar cells, LEDs, OLEDs
  • Photovoltaics: potential for the energy revolution
  • Water splitting and fuel cells
  • sustainability concepts for energy materials (following the 12 criteria of Anatas)
  • General thermodynamic considerations for the energy revolution (energy content of storage materials, energy conversion efficiency)
Faculty

Faculty of Biology and Chemistry

Department

Department of Organic Chemistry
Department of Physical Chemistry

Lecturer

Lecturers from Ljubljana, Padua, Zagreb and Giessen

Study Period (dd/mm/yy)

14/10/2024 - 14/02/2025

Mode and Time

Asynchronous (recorded)

Class Format

Lecture

Collaboration

Lecturers from Ljubljana, Padua, Zagreb and Giessen

Online Tool for Teaching

ILIAS

Language of Instruction

English

Target Group

Bachelor, Master

Open to students of the following fields: all

Prerequisites

English B2
Basic knowledge about chemistry is recommended

Examination Format

Oral examination (online), presentation or homework

ECTS

6

ECTS without Examination

5

Sustainable Organic Chemistry

Course Description

Overview of alternative modes of activation of chemical reactions (i.e. microwaves, ultrasound, light), their mode of action and use in organic chemistry.

  • Principles of photochemistry and photocatalysis for the synthesis of organic molecules.
    Application of mechanochemistry for selective transformation of organic molecules.
  • Principles of electrochemistry and their application in organic synthesis.
  • Design of flow systems for their application in synthesis.
  • Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for the development of green/sustainable chemical processes.
  • Valorization of the use of organic solvents and an overview of the development of alternative solvents (new solvents from biomass resources, ionic liquids, deep eutectic salts, water...).
  • Biomass as a source of industrial chemicals and an analysis of the sustainable use of biomass for industry.
  • Biorefinery concept for valorization of biomass to useful chemicals and materials.
  • Basic platform of chemicals from biomass.
  • Examples of green chemistry in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Green chemistry metrics for valorization of chemical reactions and processes.
  • Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the environmental potential of chemical processes. Application of green chemistry principles to the design of sustainable chemical processes.
Faculty

Faculty of Biology and Chemistry

Department

Department of Organic Chemistry
Department of Physical Chemistry

Lecturer

Lecturers from Ljubljana, Padua, Zagreb and Giessen

Study Period (dd/mm/yy)

14/10/2024 - 14/02/2025

Mode and Time

Asynchronous (recorded)

Class Format

Lecture

Collaboration

Lecturers from Ljubljana, Padua, Zagreb and Giessen

Online Tool for Teaching

ILIAS

Language of Instruction

English

Target Group

Bachelor, Master

Open to students of the following fields: all

Prerequisites

English B2
Basic knowledge about chemistry is recommended

Examination Format

Oral examination (online), presentation or homework

ECTS

6

ECTS without Examination

5

Sustainable Water Treatment

Course Description
  • Identify and evaluate impacts of pollutants on water quality
  • Correlate sources and available technologies for pollution minimization and control
  • Discuss characteristics of different types of advanced oxidation processes
  • Analyze influence of process parameters on efficiency of water treatment by advanced oxidation processes 
  • Correlate degradation mechanisms of water pollutants with biodegradability and toxicity changes
  • Assess inhibitory effect of water matrix in practical application of advanced oxidation processes.
  • Explain the basics for the selection of materials for membrane preparation, and how to characterize membranes
  • Define types of membrane operations and design membrane systems
    Select membranes for specific purposes and to test their main characteristics

 

Faculty

Faculty of Biology and Chemistry

Department

Department of Organic Chemistry
Department of Physical Chemistry

Lecturer

Lecturers from Ljubljana, Padua, Zagreb and Giessen

Study Period (dd/mm/yy)

14/10/2024 - 14/02/2025

Mode and Time

Asynchronous (recorded)

Class Format

Lecture

Collaboration

Lecturers from Ljubljana, Padua, Zagreb and Giessen

Online Tool for Teaching

ILIAS

Language of Instruction

English

Target Group

Bachelor, Master

Open to students of the following fields: all

Prerequisites

English B2
Basic knowledge about chemistry is recommended

Examination Format

Oral examination (online), presentation or homework

ECTS

6

ECTS without Examination

5

Organic Materials

Course Description
  • Fundamentals of polymer sciences: molecular weight, coil models
  • Types of polymers and polymerization
  • Transition metal catalyzed polymerization
  • Organometallic chemistry, methods for construction of carbon-carbon bonds
  • Polymer and material properties
  • Crystallinity of polymers
  • Polymer recycling
  • Processing of materials
  • Liquid crystals and OLEDs

 

Faculty

Faculty of Biology and Chemistry

Department

Department of Physical Chemistry

Lecturer

Prof. Bernd Smarsly, Prof. Arthur Mardyukov

Study Period (dd/mm/yy)

14/10/2024 - 14/02/2025

Mode and Time

Asynchronous (recorded) 

Class Format

Lecture

Online Tool for Teaching

ILIAS

Language of Instruction

English

Target Group

Bachelor, Master

Open to students of the following fields: all

Prerequisites

English B2
Basic knowledge about chemistry is recommended

Examination Format

Oral examination (online), presentation or homework

ECTS

6

ECTS without Examination

5

Scientific Writing and Data Dissemination

Course Description

This course focuses on the analysis and evaluation of scientific publications, coupled with intensive writing exercises and self-editing to enhance text correction skills. Students will learn how to plan, organize, and detail research projects, as well as collect, prepare, and present data effectively. The course also includes training in creating graphical representations of scientific results and presenting personal research findings. Additionally, it covers the use of specialized English terminology and nuances pertinent to scientific communication.

 

Faculty

Faculty of Biology and Chemistry

Department

Department of Organic Chemistry

Lecturer

Prof. P. R. Schreiner

Study Period (dd/mm/yy)

14/10/2024 - 14/02/2025

Mode and Time

Asynchronous (recorded)

Class Format

Seminar

Online Tool for Teaching

ILIAS

Language of Instruction

English

Target Group

Bachelor, Master

Open to students of the following fields: Chemistry or Physics

Prerequisites

English B2
Specialised knowledge in General Chemistry

Examination Format

Written Report

ECTS

6

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