Nanocatalysis - Fundamentals and Applications
Nanokatalyse - Grundlagen und Anwendungen
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Prerequisites
Recommended, as written
• Knowledge of solid state physics and chemistry based on a Bachelor study course in physics
Contents
• Heterogeneous catalysis: history and fundamentals • Kinetics and elementary steps • Testing of catalysts • In-situ and operando characterization of real and model catalysts • Computational catalysis • Reaction and process engineering • Industrial and renewable energy applications • Photo- and electrocatalysis • Novel trends in nanocatalysis
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing the module, the students have a sound understanding of the basic concepts and the essential experimental techniques of heterogeneous nanocatalysis. Building on the topics of this module, they master methods for gaining knowledge, the classification of physical findings in the overall context and the networking of individual results. In addition, the students can use social competences such as the ability to cooperate as well as further individual competences such as accuracy, patience, curiosity, initiative, etc. of the students.
Assessment
• Oral examination, 30-45 min.
Literature (7)
- Norskov, J.K., Studt, F., Abild-Petersen, F., Bligaard, T.: Fundamental Concepts in Heterogeneous Catalysis, ,Wiley-VCH, 2014
- Kisch, H. Semiconductor Photocatalysis: Principles and Applications, 1st Ed., Wiley-VCH, 2015
- Van de Krol, R., Grätzel, M.: Photoelectrochemcial Hydrogen Production, 1st Ed., Springer, 20125
- Hamann, C. H., Hamnett, A., Vielstich, W.: Electrochemistry, Wiley-VCH, 2007
- Chorkendorff, J.W. Niemantsverdriet: Concepts of Modern Catalysis and Kinetics, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 2007
- R.A. van Santen, M. Neurock: Molecular Heterogeneous Catalysis. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 2006
- J.M. Thomas, W.J. Thomas: Principles and Practice of Heterogeneous Catalysis, Wiley-VCH, 2007
Remarks
• Study programme Physics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Physical Specialization with Experimental Focus“, topic area „Nanophysics“ Self-organized studies comprise: • Analysis and evaluation of the lectures • Planning of exercise tasks
Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 28 Sep 2026Original