Christophe Copéret: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2020 |
| 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 |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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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 | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| 529-0199-00L | Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry | 0 credits | 2K | H. Grützmacher, C. Copéret, D. Günther, M. Kovalenko, A. Mezzetti, A. Togni | |
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