529-0134-01L Functional Inorganics
| Semester | Spring Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | M. Kovalenko, K. Kravchyk, T. Lippert, G. Raino |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| 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 |