CHE508 SURFACES AND SPECTROSCOPY IN CATALYSIS
| Course Code: | 5630508 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Chemical Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
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| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course will contribute the students’ literacy on the surface science. At the end of this course the students will be able to
- read, understand and interpret the existing literature on fundamentals of catalysis
- understand surface crystal structure and its relation to bulk crystal structure
- understand how surface reactions are related to the geometric and electronic structures of surfaces
- become acquainted with advanced direct surface characterization techniques such as microscopy and imaging, XPS, UPS, X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy, Auger Electron Spectroscopy, LEED, Raman Spectroscopy, Powder X-ray and Diffraction
- get acquainted with advanced indirect surface characterization techniques that involve adsorption and/or reaction of a gas phase species such as TPD, TPR, FTIR and Adsorption Calorimetry.
- gain a basic understanding of surface thermodynamics and how it is related to the final properties of the catalyst surface.
- relate all the information acquired in the first ¾ of the course to the catalysis on the surfaces
Course Content
Concepts of catalytic surface reactivity and tools to investigate catalytic surfaces. Structures and structural characterizations of single crystal surfaces and powder catalysts. Spectroscopic surface characterization techniques. Techniques that involve adsorption of a species for surface characterization. Surface thermodynamics. Dynamics at the surfaces. Surface electronic properties. Catalysis on the surfaces of single crystals.
Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes Matrix
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| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Acquire knowledge in depth and breadth via scientific research in their field; evaluate, interpret and apply this knowledge. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Are thoroughly informed about current techniques and methods of engineering, and their limitations. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Complement and apply uncertain, limited or incomplete knowledge using scientific methods; are capable of integrating knowledge from different disciplines. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Are aware of the new and developing applications of their profession; can study and learn about these applications when necessary. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Can define and formulate problems relevant to their field, develop solutions to solve these problems and employ innovative methods for these solutions. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Develop new and/or original ideas and methods; design complex processes and develop innovative/alternative solutions in design. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Design and apply theoretical, experimental and model-based research; analyze and resolve complex problems that arise during this process. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Can effectively function within intra- and interdisciplinary teams, can lead such teams and formulate solution approaches under complex situations; can work independently and assume responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Can communicate verbally or in written form in a non-native language, at least at level B2 of the European Language Portfolio. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Can communicate the progress and results of their studies systematically and clearly in oral or written form, in national or international forums related to their area or others. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Are informed and aware of the limitations of social, environmental, health and safety-related and legal dimensions on engineering applications. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Uphold social, scientific and ethical values in acquisition, interpretation and communication of data and in all activities related to their profession. | ✔ | |||