Maksym Kovalenko: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2023 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Maksym Kovalenko |
| Field | Functional Inorganic Materials |
| Address | Lab. für Anorganische Chemie ETH Zürich, HCI H 139 Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 633 41 56 |
| mvkovalenko@ethz.ch | |
| Department | Chemistry and Applied Biosciences |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 529-0122-00L | Inorganic Chemistry II | 3 credits | 3G | M. Kovalenko, K. Kravchyk | |
| Abstract | The lecture is based on Inorganic Chemistry I and addresses an enhanced understanding of the symmetry aspects of chemical bonding of molecules and translation polymers, i.e. crystal structures. | ||||
| Learning objective | The lecture follows Inorganic Chemistry I and addresses an enhanced understanding of the symmetry aspects of chemical bonding of molecules and translation polymers. | ||||
| Content | Symmetry aspects of chemical bonding, point groups and representations for the deduction of molecular orbitals, energy assessment for molecules and solids, Sanderson formalism, derivation and understanding of band structures, densities of states, overlap populations, crystal symmetry, basic crystal structures and corresponding properties, visual representations of crystal structures. | ||||
| Lecture notes | see Moodle | ||||
| Literature | 1. I. Hargittai, M. Hargittai, "Symmetry through the Eyes of a Chemist", Plenum Press, 1995; 2. R. Hoffmann, "Solids and Surfaces", VCH 1988; 3. U. Müller, "Anorganische Strukturchemie", 6. Auflage, Vieweg + Teubner 2008 | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Requirements: Inorganic Chemistry I | ||||
| 529-0134-01L | Functional Inorganics | 6 credits | 3G | M. Kovalenko, K. Kravchyk, T. Lippert, G. Raino | |
| Abstract | This course covers the synthesis, properties and applications of inorganic materials. In particular, the focus is on photo-active coordination compounds, quasicrystals, nanocrystals (including nanowires), molecular precursors for inorganic materials and metal-organic frameworks. | ||||
| Learning objective | Understanding the structure-property relationship and the design principles of modern inorganic materials for prospective applications in photovoltaics, electrochemical energy storage (e.g. Li-ion batteries), thermoelectrics and photochemical and photoelectrochemical water splitting. | ||||
| Content | (A) Introduction into the synthesis and atomic structure of modern molecular and crystalline inorganic materials. -Quasicrystals -Nanocrystals, including shape engineering -Molecular precursors (including organometallic and coordination compounds) for inorganic materials -Metal-organic frameworks -Photoactive molecules (B) Applications of inorganic materials: -photovoltaics -Li-ion batteries -Thermoelectrics -Photochemical and photoelectrochemical water splitting -Light-emitting devices etc. | ||||
| Lecture notes | will be distributed during lectures | ||||
| Literature | will be suggested in the lecture notes | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | No special knowledge beyond undergraduate curriculum | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 529-0948-00L | Solid State Chemistry  Enrollment only possible until 07.02.2023 Participants who have passed the course "Inorganic Chemistry II" will be favoured. | 6 credits | 10P | M. Kovalenko, M. Kotyrba, S. Yakunin | |
| Abstract | An introduction to single crystal growth with the Bridgman-Stockbarger technique and thin film preparation using melt processing and evaporation deposition. Physical characterization of single crystals and thin films. | ||||
| Learning objective | The practical laboratory course gives an insight into the growth of single crystals and their applications. Focus lies on the growth of semiconductor crystals, thin film preparation (melt & evaporation technique) of semiconducting materials and the measurement of their physical (optical & electronic) properties. Additionally, the complete work is documented in a detailed scientific report. | ||||
| Content | The growth of perovskite (CsPbBr3) semiconductor crystals using the Bridgman-Stockbarger technique as a model system for single crystals grown from the melt. Alternatively thin films derived over melt processing or via evaporation deposition are prepared. The preparation of crystals for physical measurements through cutting and polishing. Measuring optical characteristics (absorption) as well as electronic properties, including current-voltage (IV) measurements, time-of-flight, charge carrier recombination, charge extraction efficiencies, noise measurement and photodetection. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Electronic version of the script will be provided. | ||||
| Literature | All references in the script will be provided in .pdf-form, no other sources are needed. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Every participant works on 14 afternoons in a row (Tuesday - Thursday, 13:00 - 18:00) during the semester after being assigned to a group of two participants. No further presence is demanded. Presence dates: 28.02. - 29.03.2023 01.03. - 30.03.2023 14.03. - 19.04.2023 22.03. - 27.04.2023 30.03. - 09.05.2023 06.04. - 16.05.2023 26.04. - 30.05.2023 Preferences for the personal assignment can be considered. Electronic enrollment is mandatory. (except ETH-external participants). Safety concept: https://chab.ethz.ch/studium/bachelor1.html | ||||