Following completion of this module the student should have an in-depth knowledge of the chemistry behind the use of heterogeneous catalysis and their application in several areas of industrial and "green" chemistry and environmental protection. This will involve an appreciation for the catalytic cycle, the bonding between reagents and catalysts, characterisations of catalytic materials and an understanding of basic catalytic kinetics. Furthermore they will have undertaken a case study of one important class of catalyst i.e. microporous and mesoporous solids.

The students should have an advanced knowledge of the energy states in free and complexed transition and lanthanide metal ions and be able to explain the differences in bonding, magnetism and optical properties of compounds from the two series.

Heterogeneous catalysis
Industrial and "green" chemistry
Environmental protection
Microporous and mesoporous solids.
Energy states in free and complexed transition and lanthanide metal ions
Bonding, magnetism and optical properties of transition metal and lanthanide complexes

This is a predominantly lecture-based module. The mode of delivery is blended including face-to-face and online modes.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the mode of delivery, assessment and content of the module may be subject to change.

This module is intended for students in the final year of an Honours Chemistry degree program or post graduate students in a Chemical discipline. Other students wishing to take this module must have a comparable background in chemistry and must consult the School.

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

Performance in in-class tests will be communicated to students in-semester.