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Module Title |
Interfacial and Supramolecular Chemistry
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Module Code |
CS404
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School |
School of Chemical Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Professor Tia Keyes | Office Number | X113 |
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Level |
4
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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1. To develop an understanding of the synthetic mechanisms used to construct functional coatings at interfaces.2. To elucidate the formation, analytical characterisation and properties of electroactive and photoactive interfacial supramolecular assemblies built using polymeric and monomeric surface active components.3. To be familiarised with modern spectroscopic and imaging methods applied to surfaces and interfacial films.4. To develop an appreciation of the analytical applications of modified interfaces through case studies in catalysis, sensor development, biomimetic surfaces and solar energy conversion.
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Learning Outcomes
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Student should be familiar with the:
- Properties of interfaces and interfacial supramolecular assemblies including polymer films, monolayers and nanostructures.
- Principles of spectroscopic, electrochemical and structural methods for characterising interfacial assemblies.
- Applications of modified interfaces including fundamentals of electron and energy transfer, catalysis, sensor development and solar energy conversion.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
36
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Tutorials |
4
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
35
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Formation of interfacial supramolecular assemblies using polymeric and monomeric building blocks. Thin film deposition, molecular self-assembly and electrostatic approaches to mono- and multilayer formation. Structural, electrochemical, photophysical and spectroscopic characterisation of monomeric and polymeric thin films. Including; topological analysis/imaging: STM, AFM, SEM and NSOM, and vibrational spectroscopies applied to surfaces: HREELS, Raman, Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy and Reflection-Absorption IR spectroscopy. Dynamics and energetics of energy, electron and ion transfer within interfacial coatings. Applications: Catalytic surfaces using nanostructured interfaces, electroanalytical (bio)sensor development, photochemical switching solar energy conversion, batteries and fuel cells.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 0% | Examination Weight | 100% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Interfacial Supramolecular Assemblies, Robert J. Forster, Tia E. Keyes and Johannes G. VosSupramolecular Chemistry, Steed and AtwoodPrinciples of Physical Chemistry, Kuhn and Forsterling Supramolecular Electrochemistry, A. E. Kaifer and M. Gomez-KaiferSupramolecular Photochemistry, V. Balzani and F. ScandolaFundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy", (post 4th edition) C.N. Banwell and E.M. McCashModern Spectroscopy, J.M. Hollas, (post 2nd edition).
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| AC | BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sc. |
| AS | BSc in Analytical Science |
| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| CF | BSc in Chemistry with French |
| CG | BSc in Chemistry with German |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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