2024
Methodologies of Characterisation of Solids and Surfaces
Name: Methodologies of Characterisation of Solids and Surfaces
Code: QUI13580D
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Chemistry
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
Students should acquire fundamental knowledge on methodologies and analytical techniques involved in
characterizing materials. Their knowledge should encompass the range of structural and chemical characterization techniques most commonly used nowadays, both in research and industry. They should be able not only to understand the theoretical background of the different techniques but also to identify advantages, disadvantages and limitations of each.
Additionally, the students should understand the theory and methodology underlying ancillary systems with emphasis on vacuum systems, and they should understand the importance of the accuracy and be able to find, evaluate and apply standards of ASTM and ISO.
characterizing materials. Their knowledge should encompass the range of structural and chemical characterization techniques most commonly used nowadays, both in research and industry. They should be able not only to understand the theoretical background of the different techniques but also to identify advantages, disadvantages and limitations of each.
Additionally, the students should understand the theory and methodology underlying ancillary systems with emphasis on vacuum systems, and they should understand the importance of the accuracy and be able to find, evaluate and apply standards of ASTM and ISO.
Contents
Theoretical component
Vacuum theory, systems and equipment. Adsorption methodologies. Helium pycnometry. Mercury
porosimetry. Functional groups, coordinative unsaturation, hydroxylation, Brønsted and Lewis acidity. Isoelectric point and point of zero charge. Non instrumental methods for quantifying surface sites. Interaction of radiation with materials. Techniques for structural and surface characterization of materials. Microscopies (SEM, TEM, AFM, SFM). Techniques involving X rays (XRD, XRF, EDS, XANES, EXAFS, XPS, SAXS). Vibrational spectroscopies (FTIR, Raman) and NMR. Thermal analysis techniques (TGA, DTG, TPD, DTA, DSC and STA).
Practical component
Analysis and characterization by different techniques of materials prepared in the curricular unit Synthesis and Properties of Nanoporous Materials.
Vacuum theory, systems and equipment. Adsorption methodologies. Helium pycnometry. Mercury
porosimetry. Functional groups, coordinative unsaturation, hydroxylation, Brønsted and Lewis acidity. Isoelectric point and point of zero charge. Non instrumental methods for quantifying surface sites. Interaction of radiation with materials. Techniques for structural and surface characterization of materials. Microscopies (SEM, TEM, AFM, SFM). Techniques involving X rays (XRD, XRF, EDS, XANES, EXAFS, XPS, SAXS). Vibrational spectroscopies (FTIR, Raman) and NMR. Thermal analysis techniques (TGA, DTG, TPD, DTA, DSC and STA).
Practical component
Analysis and characterization by different techniques of materials prepared in the curricular unit Synthesis and Properties of Nanoporous Materials.
Teaching Methods
The teaching is carried out in theoretical lectures, which operate in a modular regime, and laboratory classes. The process of teaching/learning is based on students work, supported by bibliography and notes taken during lectures and individual research, and based on interactive methodologies, seeking the active participation of students in the classes, particularly in the discussion of issues and resolution of problems. The practical component works in coordination and complementarity with the theoretical, using the planning and execution of laboratory work. Group work is incentivated in addition to individual work.
The evaluation is accomplished through an individual written test (E) and evaluation of effort and performance in the laboratory classes and of the report (P). The report should be developed and encompasses a range of materials and techniques covered in the lectures. The final grade is given by NF= 0.4E +0.6P.
The evaluation is accomplished through an individual written test (E) and evaluation of effort and performance in the laboratory classes and of the report (P). The report should be developed and encompasses a range of materials and techniques covered in the lectures. The final grade is given by NF= 0.4E +0.6P.
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