Environmental Elettrochemistry
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide a comprehensive and deep knowledge on the principles regulating electrochemistry-based strategies for environment protection. A survey of methods for pollution sensing, purification and remediation of wastewaters, airborne streams and soils will be given.
Expected learning outcomes
In the first part of the course, the student will learn basic concepts in electrochemistry and on the most conventional methods for environmental remediation and pollutants quantitative determination. The second part aims to provide a deep knowledge on electrochemistry-based methods for environmental protection, pollution monitoring, separation and remediation. At the end, the student will be able to choose the best electrochemistry-based strategy to monitor, separate or destroy a single pollutant or mixture in water, soil or air.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Goals
The course aims to provide a comprehensive and deep knowledge on the principles regulating electrochemistry-based strategies for environment protection. A survey of methods for pollution sensing, purification and remediation of wastewaters, airborne streams and soils will be given.
Acquired skills
In the first part of the course, the student will learn basic concepts in electrochemistry and on the most conventional methods for environmental remediation and pollutants quantitative determination. The second part aims to provide a deep knowledge on electrochemistry-based methods for environmental protection, pollution monitoring, separation and remediation. At the end, the student will be able to choose the best electrochemistry-based strategy to monitor, separate or destroy a single pollutant or mixture in water, soil or air.
Course content
Outlook on environmental protection and restoration. Basic concepts on electrochemistry. Parameters of merit. Electrochemical environmental technologies: degradation and removal of contaminants, recovery of substances, recycling of reagents, innovation technologies. Process efficiency and comparison with conventional environmental treatments. Electrochemical methods for the environmental monitoring and control: outlook of electrochemical sensors. Conductimetric, potentiometric, amperometric transducers.
Suggested prerequisites
Physical Chemistry I (Sustained Exam) and Physical Chemistry II (course followed)
Reference material
- A. J. Bard, L. R. Faulkner, "Electrochemical Methods", Wiley, 2001
- Ch. Comninellis, G. Chen, "Electrochemistry for the Environment", Springer, 2009
Assessment methods
Oral: The exam consists in an oral discussion between the teacher and the student with the aim of understanding the degree of comprehension on selected topics treated in the course. This will include solving simple numerical examples.
Attendance
strongly recommended
Mode of teaching:
traditional
Language
Enghlish
The course aims to provide a comprehensive and deep knowledge on the principles regulating electrochemistry-based strategies for environment protection. A survey of methods for pollution sensing, purification and remediation of wastewaters, airborne streams and soils will be given.
Acquired skills
In the first part of the course, the student will learn basic concepts in electrochemistry and on the most conventional methods for environmental remediation and pollutants quantitative determination. The second part aims to provide a deep knowledge on electrochemistry-based methods for environmental protection, pollution monitoring, separation and remediation. At the end, the student will be able to choose the best electrochemistry-based strategy to monitor, separate or destroy a single pollutant or mixture in water, soil or air.
Course content
Outlook on environmental protection and restoration. Basic concepts on electrochemistry. Parameters of merit. Electrochemical environmental technologies: degradation and removal of contaminants, recovery of substances, recycling of reagents, innovation technologies. Process efficiency and comparison with conventional environmental treatments. Electrochemical methods for the environmental monitoring and control: outlook of electrochemical sensors. Conductimetric, potentiometric, amperometric transducers.
Suggested prerequisites
Physical Chemistry I (Sustained Exam) and Physical Chemistry II (course followed)
Reference material
- A. J. Bard, L. R. Faulkner, "Electrochemical Methods", Wiley, 2001
- Ch. Comninellis, G. Chen, "Electrochemistry for the Environment", Springer, 2009
Assessment methods
Oral: The exam consists in an oral discussion between the teacher and the student with the aim of understanding the degree of comprehension on selected topics treated in the course. This will include solving simple numerical examples.
Attendance
strongly recommended
Mode of teaching:
traditional
Language
Enghlish
CHIM/02 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Minguzzi Alessandro
Professor(s)