D0009 - MATERIALI MOLECOLARI E FUNZIONALI (3 CFU)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student can rationalize in molecular terms the properties of various materials, especially photoactive ones, including their interactions with the environment. They are familiar with their main current or potential technological applications (e.g., in organic electronics, solar cells, sensors, photonics) and the possible environmental impacts of their use. They possess skills in molecular modeling, computer simulation of thermal and photochemical processes, and design and realization of new 'smart' products or materials, particularly referring to photoactive molecular systems.

Course contents

Required skills: A basic knowledge of quantum chemistry and spectroscopy is required.

Content: The rational is provided for the use and the application of theoretical models (such as PMO, VB-Configuration Mixing, Correlation Diagrams, etc) to the understanding, modeling and prediction of chemical reactivity in (Photo)chemistry. The fundamental quantitive theoretical tools of Computational (Photo)Chemistry, spanning post-HF quantum mechanical methods (such as MC-SCF and MR-PT2 approaches) and potential energy surface mapping algorithms (such as the Newton-Raphson and IRC methods), are also illustrated during classes and applied during the laboratory exercises, to solve actual problems of structure and reactivity in Photochemistry, Photobiology and Material Chemistry.

Readings/Bibliography

Mechanism and Theory in Organic Chemistry Lowry, T. H.; Richardson K. S.
Advanced Organic Chemistry Sundberg, R. J. ;F. A. Carey

Scientific papers and other specifically prepared material.

Teaching methods

Lessons in the classroom for the theory, and computational exercises in the computational laboratory.

As concerns the teaching methods of this course unit, all students must attend Module 1, 2 [https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/health-and-assistance/health-and-safety/online-course-on-health-and-safety-in-study-and-internship-areas] on Health and Safety online”.

Assessment methods

le written exam at the end of the course, with theoretical questions and simple problems to solve (each one corresponding to a specific maximum score, for a total of 33 points equivalent to a final mark of 30 with Lode). The exam is passed with a minimum score of 18/30.

Teaching tools

On-the-fly hand written board and slides show with digital equipments in the classroom.

Workstations and software packages are used in the Computational Lab to explore and study reaction mechanisms in (Photo)Chemistry.

Office hours

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