| Course title | Inorganic Chemistry in Modern Technologies |
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| Course code | AFC/MTU |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | 3 |
| Semester | Summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 2 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional, Optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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1) Energy - Energy storage: conventional and next-generation batteries - Hydrogen technologies: cell chemistry, hydrogen production, storage - Thermoelectric materials 2) Electronics - Semiconductors and optoelectronic materials - Quantum dots - Thin films for microelectronics and solar cells - Chemical sensors 3) Catalysis - Inorganic catalysts in industry - Inorganic supports (zeolites, silica gels, etc.) - Green and environmentally friendly inorganic chemistry in catalysis - Biomimetics 4) Inorganic Materials for Sustainability - Carbon dioxide reduction - Photocatalysis for water and air purification - Chemistry of pollutant degradation - Sorption and separation using inorganic materials 5) Bioinorganic Chemistry - Inorganic chemistry in medicine and diagnostics - Chemotherapy, PDT (Photodynamic Therapy), inorganic drug carriers - Inorganic agents for imaging (MRI, SPECT, PET) 6) Nuclear Chemistry - Preparation and production of radionuclides and labeled compounds - Nuclear reactors: fuel production and spent fuel processing - Applications of radionuclides: radiopharmacology, nuclear-chemical analytical methods and measurements, tracers, smoke detectors, food sterilization - Thermonuclear fusion 7) Food Additives - Classification of additives (by function, technological vs. nutritional) - Colorants, preservatives, antioxidants, acidity regulators, emulsifiers, thickeners, and stabilizers - Labeling, safety, and legislation 8) Polymers - Structure: natural and synthetic polymers - Organic polymers: a brief overview - Inorganic polymers (silicones, polysulfides, polyphosphates, glasses, etc.): production and applications 9) Addictive Substances - Addictive substances and neurotransmitters: structure-activity relationships (SAR) - Opioids, hallucinogens, stimulants, and inhalants - Legislation, prevention, and public education - Illicit manufacture of addictive substances 10) Agricultural Chemistry - Synthetic fertilizers: production and application - Pesticides: insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides 11) Detergents - Surface-active agents (surfactants): ionic and non-ionic - Production and applications
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
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| Learning outcomes |
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The goal of the course is to deepen students' knowledge in the field of inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on its applications in modern industrial and other technologies. The aim is to describe and explain the relationship between the structure, properties, and function of inorganic materials.
The acquired competencies include knowledge of the principles and applications of modern technologies primarily based on inorganic materials. |
| Prerequisites |
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Successful completion of exam in General and Inorganic Chemistry (AFC/OAC1, AFC/OAC2) is a prerequisite.
AFC/OBCU ----- or ----- AFC/OBC1 and AFC/AGC1 ----- or ----- AFC/AGU1 ----- or ----- AFC/AGX and AFC/AGC2 ----- or ----- AFC/AGU2 ----- or ----- AFC/AGX2 |
| Assessment methods and criteria |
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unspecified
For successful completion, the student must pass an examination, which will be focused on the taught topics. A prerequisite is the completion of a seminar paper. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Bioinorganic Chemistry (2021) | Category: Chemistry courses | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Chemistry (2019) | Category: Chemistry courses | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Bioorganic Chemistry and Chemical Biology (2020) | Category: Chemistry courses | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Chemistry - Analytical Specialist (2021) | Category: Chemistry courses | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Chemistry for Education (2024) | Category: Chemistry courses | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Applied Chemistry (2025) | Category: Chemistry courses | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Nanomaterial Chemistry (2024) | Category: Chemistry courses | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Biochemistry (2022) | Category: Chemistry courses | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer |