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Identical coursesApplied Physical Chemistry (B-KUL-H06T1A)
Kuhn Simon (coordinator) | Koos Erin | Kuhn Simon | Thielemans Wim Aims
The aim of the course is to learn important aspects of applied physical chemistry that are important in chemical process technology and in the design of chemical products.
The aim of the course is to give students a deeper understanding of physical and chemical phenomena that occur at surfaces and interfaces. Important is the link between interfacial behaviour and the performance of products and chemical processes.
Order of Enrolment
This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
H06J0A : Industriële stage: Chemische Technologie / Industrial Internship: Chemical Engineering
H06J2A : Bedrijfservaring: Chemische Technologie / Industrial Experience: Chemical Engineering
H06T6A : Chemical Process Design: Practical Chemical Engineering Design Problem
Is included in these courses of study
Activities
4.8 ects. Applied Physical Chemistry : Lecture (B-KUL-H06T1a)
Content
Throughout the course, different types of interfaces are covered, with a description of the thermodynamics and a discussion of the characterization techniques and relevant (bio)chemical processes.
- thermodynamics of interfaces
- surface forces and interactions and the DLVO approximation
- hydrogen bonding and solvation forces
- capillarity and wetting
- electrical dubble layer
- effects of charged surfaces
- colloidal systems and their characterization
- crystallization
- surfactants, emulsions, micelles
- surface characterization
- surface modification
Course material
Study cost: 1-10 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)
- Selected chapters from textbooks introduced in the first lecture
- slides
- student notes
1.2 ects. Applied Physical Chemistry : Exercices and Laboratory Sessions (B-KUL-H09D1a)
Content
See "Applied Physical Chemistry : Lecture".
Format: more information
There are two practical assignments which need to be carried out and reported upon.
One deals with the characterization of solid surfaces and pourous materials. A written report is due.
The other assignment is an open ended assignment, to be reported on orally, in the course of the academic year.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Applied Physical Chemistry (B-KUL-H26T1a)
Explanation
The evaluation consists of a written part with exercises during the semester, an evaluation of the practical sessions with compulsory attendance during the semester, and a written exam with theory questions during the exam period (closed book)
Information about retaking exams
The evaluation consists of a written part with exercises during the semester, an evaluation of the practical sessions with compulsory attendance during the semester, and a written exam with theory questions during the exam period (closed book)