LABORATORY OF ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Academic Year 2025/2026 - Teacher: MARCELLO CONDORELLIExpected Learning Outcomes
Knowledge of metal nanostructure synthesis methods, understanding of photocatalytic processes, knowledge and utilization of plasmonic sensors, proficiency with typical physical chemistry characterization techniques such as UV-VIS spectroscopy, Fluorescence, IR,
Course Structure
The course will consist of lectures preparatory to the laboratory and experimental experiences in the laboratory
Required Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of chemical physics, chemical kinetics, Lambert-Beer's law, and laws governing light-matter interaction processes.
Attendance of Lessons
Mandatory
Detailed Course Content
-Spectrophotometry
-Photocatalytic degradation of organic compounds.
-Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles
-Production of plasmonic sensor for water pollutant
Textbook Information
Lecture handouts
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introductio | |
| 2 | Spectroscopy | |
| 3 | Nanoparticles Synthesis | |
| 4 | Photocatalysis | |
| 5 | Plasmon Sensors | |
| 6 | Data processing |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Understanding of the experiments performed in the laboratory and the theory behind the experiments will be assessed through an oral examination
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
-Tell me about Lambert Beer's law.
- Tell me about the formation of exciton lacuna pairs.