Learning outcomes

To relate inorganic solid state structures to the properties (electronic, optical, and magnetic) they exhibit and connect these to material applications in energy and catalysis.

To connect lecture concepts to emerging research challenges and directions in the solid state chemistry field.

 

Goals

The aim of this course is to provide students with a detailed understanding of structure-property relationships in solid state chemistry. It will also cover applications and research in key areas that make use of these properties relating to catalysis and energy, including photocatalysis, photovoltaics, and batteries.

 

Content

Each lecture covers a specific class of materials and/or set of properties, which is then connected to applications and research in solid state chemistry.

 

Table of contents

*General topics will remain the same but order and content may change slightly.

I. Introduction & review

II. Bonding in solids

III. Electrical properties

IV. Optical properties

V. Electrochemical properties

VI. Magnetic properties

VII. Solids on the nanoscale

 

Exercices

Problems or  discussions will be set for some lectures.

 

Assessment method

Written work (due during the term) on a topic of your choice relating to a current research challenge or direction in solid state chemistry (40%) and a written exam (60%).

 

Language of instruction

Français