Synthesis and Applications of Inorganic Materials
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
To study syntheses, application and characterization of the main inorganic materials is the aim of this course.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will know the main synthetic methods for single crystal, polycrystalline materials and thin films and the principal application of inorganic materials.
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
The lessons will be held in synchronous mode (most of them) and some in asynchronous mode. The platform will be zoom or teams (it will be communicated before the course starts on Ariel).
Lessons will be made available on ariel (video and / or power point, some also with audio commentary).
The program will not be changed.
Lessons will be made available on ariel (video and / or power point, some also with audio commentary).
The program will not be changed.
Course syllabus
- Brief introduction on inorganic materials.
- Basic principles of the solid state. Various structures. Various kinds of solids.
- The electronic structure of solids. Insulators, metals and semiconductors. Superconduction.
- Synthetic methodologies for inorganic materials. Synthesis of crystals, polycrystalline materials, thin films and fibres. Intercalated compounds.
- Defects in crystals.
- Alloys, in particular steels and cast irons.
- Inorganic oxides (silica and alumina). Surface mediated synthesis.
- Silicon carbide and silicon nitride.
- Carbon allotropes, in particular fullerene.
- Elemental silicon and photovoltaic cells, in particular third generation solar cells.
- Perovskites.
- Inorganic materials for non-linear optics.
- Inorganic materials for luminescent devices.
- Preparation of optical fibres.
- Basic principles of the solid state. Various structures. Various kinds of solids.
- The electronic structure of solids. Insulators, metals and semiconductors. Superconduction.
- Synthetic methodologies for inorganic materials. Synthesis of crystals, polycrystalline materials, thin films and fibres. Intercalated compounds.
- Defects in crystals.
- Alloys, in particular steels and cast irons.
- Inorganic oxides (silica and alumina). Surface mediated synthesis.
- Silicon carbide and silicon nitride.
- Carbon allotropes, in particular fullerene.
- Elemental silicon and photovoltaic cells, in particular third generation solar cells.
- Perovskites.
- Inorganic materials for non-linear optics.
- Inorganic materials for luminescent devices.
- Preparation of optical fibres.
Prerequisites for admission
Basic principle of general chemistry
Teaching methods
Lectures, for this year on zoom or teams (it will be communicated in time on Ariel).
Teaching Resources
- material provided by the prof (Ariel website)
- "Inorganic Chemistry", Shriver, Atkins.
- "Inorganic Chemistry", Shriver, Atkins.
Assessment methods and Criteria
If possible, the exam will take place as a written exam in attendance. The exam will have five open questions concerning the main topics of the course. If it is not possible, the exam will be held orally on zoom or teams (it will be communicated in time on Ariel).
CHIM/03 - GENERAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Dragonetti Claudia
Professor(s)