Course: Chemistry and Physics of Heterogenous Systems

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Course title Chemistry and Physics of Heterogenous Systems
Course code KFC/PGSCF
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 20
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Berka Karel, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Kvítek Libor, prof. RNDr. CSc.
Course content
A general description of colloidal systems, their definition, characteristics, preparation and stability. Molecular-kinetic properties of colloidal systems-Brownian motion, diffusion, osmosis. Sedimentation analysis, use of osmosis when purifying and analysing macromolecular substances. Optical properties of colloidal systems-light diffusion-static and dynamic light scattering. Diffusion-based methods. Microscopic methods of studying colloidal systems. Electrokinetic phenomena-electrokinetic potential and its measuring, capillary effects. Electrophoresis and electroosmosis, influence of electric properties on the stability of colloids. Reology of colloidal systems, viscosity and use of viscosity measurements for studying colloids. Surface tension and its measuring. Surface active compounds in colloid chemistry, flotation. Use of the colloids and their specific properties in industry and research.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Preparation for the Exam - 0 hours per semester
Learning outcomes

+ability to associate information, explain main aspects of the chemistry of heterogeneous systems
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

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