Christophe Copéret: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2023 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Christophe Copéret |
| Name variants | Christophe Coperet |
| Field | Surface and Interfacial Chemistry |
| Address | Lab. für Anorganische Chemie ETH Zürich, HCI H 229 Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 633 93 94 |
| ccoperet@inorg.chem.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Chemistry and Applied Biosciences |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
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| 529-0032-00L | Ethics and Scientific Integrity for Doctoral Students in Chemistry | 1 credit | 2S | C. Copéret, S. J. Sturla | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course sensitises doctoral students to ethical issues that may occur during their doctorate. After an introduction to ethics and good scientific practice, students are familiarised with resources that can assist them with ethical decision-making. Students get the chance to apply their knowledge in a context specific to research in chemistry. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Doctoral students learn how to identify, analyse and address ethical issues in their own scientific research. In addition, they will reflect on their professional role as scientific researchers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Part I on Moodle The self-paced e-learning course on Moodle consists of 5 modules: Module 1: Ethics -Introduction to moral theory (with emphasis on practical guidance regarding decision making) Module 2: Ethics in scientific research -Introduction to ethical issues that occur within scientific research( i.e. regarding authorship, cooperation, data use and sharing, and other aspects that are subject to scientific integrity and good scientific practice) Module 3: Collecting resources -A variety of tools and resources that help identify ethical issues are presented and explained Module 4: Setting up a Strategy -Example examination of a case regarding its ethical scope (students develop their own strategy to examine situations for their ethical implications). Module 5: Making decisions -Different ways of addressing ethical issues are presented and explained (i.e. how to make hard choices, or solve ethical dilemmas. But also where to seek advice if needed). Part II The second, face-to-face part of this course focuses on chemistry-specific aspects. It provides an interactive learning environment. Students get to apply their knowledge, and they are encouraged to reflect on ethical problems and to critically discuss them with fellow doctoral students. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 529-0131-00L | Inorganic Chemistry IV: (Nano-)Materials; Synthesis, Properties and Surface Chemistry | 4 credits | 3G | C. Copéret, A. Comas Vives | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Introduction into Solid State Chemistry, to the synthesis and properties of solids and to Nanomaterials. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Introduction into solid compounds and nanomaterials: syntheses, properties and applications. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Section 1. Generalities – Prof. C. Copéret How do we apprehend a solid? Bulk vs. Surface Texture, Surface area (N2 adsorption, BET), Crystallinity (X-ray diffraction), Surface functionalities (IR, NMR), Acidity/Basicity (Probe molecules: pyridine, CO, CO2…), Point of Zero Electric Charge Section 2. Materials – Prof. C. Copéret 2.1 Synthetic methods 2.2 Sol-Gel and Solution Chemistry of Solids Section 3. Metal oxides – Prof. C. Copéret 3.1 Silica (SiO2) 3.2 Alumina (Al2O3) 3.3 Aluminosilicates (amorphous, layered materials and zeolites) 3.4. Mesostructured and hybrid materials 3.5 Semi-conducting and conducting oxides (e.g TiO2 and related materials, IrO2) 3.6 Other materials: Single and Complex Oxides, (MgO, CaO, MgAlO2, Perovskites), Polyoxometallates Section 4. Other materials Metal halides and chalcogenides Carbon-based materials Metals and Alloys Section 5. Bonding in Solids and Surfaces – Dr. Comas-Vives | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | is provided on the internet. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | A. West, Solid State Chemistry and its Applications, Wiley 1989; U. Müller, Anorganische Strukturchemie, Teubner Taschenbuch 2006; R. Nesper, H.-J. Muhr, Chimia 52 (1998) 571; C.N.R. Rao, A. Müller, A.K. Cheetham, Nanomaterials, Wiley-VCH 2007. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | AC-II | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 529-0132-AAL | Inorganic Chemistry III: Organometallic Chemistry and Homogeneous Catalysis Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. All other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. This course does not offer a lecture of its own but it is linked to the course 529-0132-00L. | 4 credits | 9R | C. Copéret | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Fundamental aspects of the organometallic chemistry ot the transition elements. Mechanistic homogeneous catalysis including oxidative additions, reductive eliminations and insertion reactions. Catalytic hydrogenation, carbonylation, C-C bond-forming and related reactions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Towards an understanding of the fundamental coordination-chemical and mechanistic aspects of transition-metal chemistry relevant to homogeneous catalysis. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Fundamental aspects of the organometallic chemistry ot the transition elements. Mechanistic homogeneous catalysis including oxidative additions, reductive eliminations and insertion reactions. Catalytic hydrogenation, carbonylation, C-C bond-forming and related reactions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | 1) Robert H. Crabtree, The Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals, 6th Edition, Wiley, 2014, ISBN: 978-1-118-13807-6. A relatively concise but excellent introduction to organometallic chemistry. Strong textbook character, available as E-book 2) John F. Hartwig, Organotransition Metal Chemistry. From Bonding to Catalysis, University Science Books, 2010, ISBN: 978-1-891389-53-5. A more comprehensive standard work on organometallic chemistry. Several chapters written by various authors, partly specialized review-article style. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 529-0142-00L | Advanced Organometallic and Coordination Chemistry: Learning from Nature and Industrial Processes Prerequisites: successful participation in 529-0132-00L "Inorganic Chemistry III: Organometallic Chemistry and Homogeneous Catalysis". | 6 credits | 3G | V. Mougel, C. Copéret | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This class will discuss advanced concepts in organometallic, bio-inorganic and coordination chemistry, in the context of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis as well as enzymatic processes. The class will thus cover a broad range of catalytic transformations focusing on the sustainable and efficient use of feedstock molecules, exploring the parallel between industrial and biological systems. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Gain knowledge of catalytic transformations, relevant to processes found in industry and in Nature. Development of an extended molecular understanding of organometallic, bio-inorganic and coordination chemistry in relation to catalytic transformations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Specific focus will be given to key reactions such as alkane functionalization and homologation, olefin metathesis and polymerization, oxidation, processes related to conversion of C1 molecules (CH4 and CO2), CO/H2 to hydrocarbons (Fischer-Tropsch) and N2/H2 to ammonia (Haber-Bosch) as well as the corresponding enzymatic counterparts. The fundamental underlying principle of the associated elementary steps and reaction mechanisms involved in these processes, that include C-H activation, O/N-atom transfer reactions, N-N, C-O and C-C bond cleavage and formation will be discussed in details exploiting Molecular Orbital theory and spectroscopy. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | A script is provided on Ilias. It is expected that the students will consult the accompanying literature. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Books 1) R. Crabtree: the Organometallic Chemistry of Transition Metals – Wiley, 5th Edition 2) TA Albright, JB Burdett, MH Whangbo: Orbital Interactions in Chemistry – Wiley Interscience 3) Y. Jean: Molecular Orbitals of Transition Metal complexes – Oxford University Press 4) Bertini, Gray, Stiefel, Valentine: Biological Inorganic Chemistry – University Science Books | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | it is expected that students will have knowledge of AC-III or similar class/level. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 529-0199-00L | Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry | 0 credits | 2K | H. Grützmacher, M. Bezdek, C. Copéret, D. Günther, M. Kovalenko, T. Lippert, V. Mougel, P. Steinegger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Group meeting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Group meeting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||