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Cours scientifiques - CHE_2S002_EP : Environment and Energy

Domaine > Chimie.

Descriptif

The role of chemistry in energy is explored in this course through an overview in electrochemistry and electroanalysis, old and state-of-the-art battery technology, and a first introduction to nanotechnology and nanomaterials. It is also planned an experimental lab to create ultimate perovskites-based solar cells. This intermediate-level chemistry course also explores topics such as chemistry in water, namely acid/base, complexation equilibrium and selectivity in chemical transformations. Basic notions in organic synthesis will be presented with the example of substitution and elimination reactions. Finally introduction to polymers and especially biosourced ones will be presented.

We continue offering experimental labs, up to 7 during the course, to strengthen concepts and gain experimental skills that will be key for future lab internships or postgraduate projects.

Objectifs pédagogiques

  • Theoretical outcomes

    • Explain and apply the basic principles of aqueous inorganic chemistry (pH and Red/Ox system).
    • Apply the basis of electrochemistry and electroanalytical methods to describe and comprehend classic battery systems, corrosion phenomenon and applied electroanalysis.
    • Describe materials with nanometric dimensions (carbon based, metallic) and basic optical phenomena of colloidal solutions. 
    • Apply the basic concept of thermodynamics and kinetics to describe the outcome of nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions (regio-, stereo-selectivity).
    • Identify the challenges of sustainable polymers synthesis.

    Experimental Outcomes

    • Identify and correctly use standard laboratory equipment, and apply fundamental safety rules in a chemical laboratory.
    • Follow and implement experimental procedures, and critically analyze the resulting data.
    • Identify and apply appropriate analytical techniques for the qualitative and quantitative characterization of simple chemical structures (e.g., IR spectroscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance).

Pour les étudiants du diplôme Bachelor of Science de l'Ecole polytechnique

Vous devez avoir validé l'équation suivante : UE CHE_2F001_EP

Prerequisite: CHE1S001 et CHE2F001 Or having reached most of the pedagogical objevtives listed below

  • Describe a simple chemical system with the adapted nomenclature and vocabulary.
  • Identify relevant structural parameters at atomic and interatomic scale (bonding nature, charges, crystallographic structure …) for predicting simple physical properties and reactivity
  • Apply basic-level concepts of thermodynamics and kinetics to comprehend the reactivity and evolution of molecular systems (spontaneity, equilibrium, catalysis, selectivity).
  • Explain the basic principles of aqueous inorganic chemistry (ionic solutions and pH).
  • Follow a simple experimental procedure and critically analyze the experimental results.

Pour les étudiants du diplôme Programmes d'échange internationaux

  • Prerequisite: CHE201 and CHE101 Or having reached most of the pedagogical objevtives listed below
    • Describe a simple chemical system with the adapted nomenclature and vocabulary.
    • Identify relevant structural parameters at atomic and interatomic scale (bonding nature, charges, crystallographic structure …) for predicting simple physical properties and reactivity
    • Apply basic-level concepts of thermodynamics and kinetics to comprehend the reactivity and evolution of molecular systems (spontaneity, equilibrium, catalysis, selectivity).
    • Explain the basic principles of aqueous inorganic chemistry (ionic solutions and pH).
    • Follow a simple experimental procedure and critically analyze the experimental results.

Format des notes

Numérique sur 20

Littérale/grade américain

Pour les étudiants du diplôme Bachelor of Science de l'Ecole polytechnique

Vos modalités d'acquisition :

Student performance will be evaluated through a combination of participation, homework, continuous assessment during labs (a 60% of the course grade), and final exam (40% of the course grade)

  1. Attendance and Active Participation Regular attendance and active engagement in all lectures/labs is required. 
  2. Homeworke Students are expected to carry out additional work outside of class, as lab reports demonstrating their methodology, results, and critical analysis.
  3. Midterm Assessment
    An evaluation will be conducted throughout the course to check concepts are well assimilated and correct progress.
  4. Final exam (40%)
    A 2 hours final exam will be, with all the course material allowed except internet.

 

Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée écrêtée à une note seuil de 10)
  • le rattrapage est obligatoire si :
    Note initiale < 10
  • le rattrapage peut être demandé par l'étudiant si :
    Note initiale < 10
L'UE est acquise si Note finale >= 10
  • Crédits ECTS acquis : 3 ECTS

La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.

Pour les étudiants du diplôme Programmes d'échange internationaux

Vos modalités d'acquisition :

Student performance will be evaluated through a combination of participation, homework, continuous assessment during labs (a 60% of the course grade), and final exam (40% of the course grade)

  1. Attendance and Active Participation Regular attendance and active engagement in all lectures/labs is required. 
  2. Homeworke Students are expected to carry out additional work outside of class, as lab reports demonstrating their methodology, results, and critical analysis.
  3. Midterm Assessment
    An evaluation will be conducted throughout the course to check concepts are well assimilated and correct progress.
  4. Final exam (40%)
    A 2 hours final exam will be, with all the course material allowed except internet.

 

Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée écrêtée à une note seuil de 10)
  • le rattrapage est obligatoire si :
    Note initiale < 10
  • le rattrapage peut être demandé par l'étudiant si :
    Note initiale < 10
L'UE est acquise si Note finale >= 10
  • Crédits ECTS acquis : 3 ECTS

La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.

Programme détaillé

The course comprises a total of seven blocks, each including one lecture, one tutorial, and one experimental laboratory session. The course is shared between two  different instructors (3 block for one, 4 blocks for the other).

  • Electrochemistry corrosion, Batteries, Electroanalysis
  • Complexation and precipitation equilibria in aqueous solutions
  • Reactivity in organic synthesis nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions
  • Initiation to bio-sourced and bio-polymers

Mots clés

Electrochemistry, Equilibria in aqueous solution, organic chemistry, initiation to polymer science
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