This course will create a base for careers in chemistry, engineering, materials science, development of certain types of advanced materials and chemical production methods, teaching, research and development.


Green chemistry and sustainable technologies - Understand the fundamentals of green chemistry and connect the science behind sustainability issues with efforts that can be taken to create solutions.

Multiphase systems
Understanding and exploitation of nano- and porous materials
Applications of catalysis
Applications of micro- and nano materials in catalysis, sensors, medical diagnostics, food science, etc.
Learn about sustainable and green solvents
Learn about the exploitation of light as a reaction tool (other than spectroscopies)
Basics of ionic systems and deep eutectic solvents
Critique chemical, physical and engineering state-of-the-art for sustainable development
Promote, design and implement green chemistry
Exploit chemical sciences and technology to meet UN sustainability goals.

This course explores examples from a wide spectrum of industrial sectors including (but not limited to): pharmaceuticals, materials development, fine chemical manufacturing, personal care (cosmetics) and electronics.

Embedded Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
1. Evaluate, analyse and integrate knowledge of green chemistry in alignment with sustainability principles realising benefits for society, the economy and the environment.

2. Apply the principles of green chemistry utilising cognitive, research, technical and communication skills to analyse and design solutions that avoid environmental problems and enhance sustainability.

3. Reflect and participate constructively in ethical decision making, pertinent to the chemical industry and its role in supplying goods and services for society.

4. Apply expert research skills and specialised knowledge to develop new solutions, materials and processes that will assist the chemical industry and manufacturing to become more sustainable.

5. Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge tools, mechanisms and skills required to influence and lead change processes to enhance positive environmental, economic and social outcomes where green chemistry and sustainability combine for the best outcomes.

General Transferable Skills (Outcomes):
Give feedback (critique) in an appropriate fashion.
Communicate effectively with professionals from other disciplines.
Access and evaluate appropriate sources of information.
Make an oral presentation.

Chemistry or Chemical Engineering UG, General chemistry, Physical Chemistry, thermodynamics (Eg., CHEN20030 and CHEN 30030 or equivalent) and general physics.

Applied Chemistry (CHEN30120)

Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

The marks for seminars will be informed after completion of seminars.