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Colloid and Interfacial Chemistry

Code: 51067
ECTS: 4.0
Lecturers in charge: prof. dr. sc. Tajana Begović
Lecturers: prof. dr. sc. Tajana Begović - Exercises
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Lecture typeTotal
Lectures 30
Exercises 15
* Load is given in academic hour (1 academic hour = 45 minutes)
Description:
COURSE GOALS: Application of physical chemistry on colloids and interfaces.

LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE LEVEL OF THE PROGRAMME:
1. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
1.2. demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts in chemistry
1.4. demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the most important chemistry laws and theories
2. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
2.2. describe important aspects of chemical change
2.4. recognize and follow the logic of arguments, evaluate the adequacy of arguments and construct well supported arguments
5. LEARNING SKILLS
5.1. search for and use professional literature as well as any other sources of relevant information

LEARNING OUTCOMES SPECIFIC FOR THE COURSE:
After passing the exam student should be able to:
Classify and describe basic types of colloids and explain their properties.
Explain the equilibrium processes in colloid systems
Describe the motion of colloid particles (sedimentation, diffusion, ...)
Explain the parameters influencing the colloid stability and aggregation kinetics.
Derive the thermodynamic equilibrium constants of surface complexation.
Describe and explain the electrical interfacial layer.
Describe and explain the specificities of polyelectrolyte adsorption.
Choose adequate technique and method for surface characterization of colloids.
Describe the properties of surfactants and their self organization.


COURSE DESCRIPTION:
1. Equilibrium processes in colloid system (solubility and vaporization of colloid particles)
2. Motion and diffusion of colloid particles
3. Electrical charging of colloid particles
4. Kinetics of aggregation and colloid stability
5. Adsorption
6. Surface characterization
7. Surfactants

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS:
Attending lectures, writing homeworks, being present for a colloquium.

GRADING AND ASSESSING THE WORK OF STUDENTS:
Passing two colloquia during one semester or written examination and oral examination.
Literature:
  1. 1. N. Kallay, Koloidna i međupovršinska kemija, interna skripta, Kemijski odsjek, PMF.
  2. R. J. Hunter, Introduction to Modern Colloid Science, Oxford University Press, 2002.
  3. J. C. Berg: Introduction to interfaces and colloids, Word Scientific, New Jersey, 2010.
  4. S. Bucak, D. Rende: Colloid and Surface Chemistry, CRC Press, New York, 2014.
  5. D. Evans and H. Wennerström, The Colloidal Domain, Wiley-VCH, 1999.
  6. D. Evans and H. Wennerström, The Colloidal Domain, Wiley-VCH, 1999.
Prerequisit for:
Enrollment :
Passed : Physical Chemistry
7. semester
Izborni - kemija 3 - Regular study - Physics and Chemistry Education

8. semester
Izborni - kemija 3 - Regular study - Physics and Chemistry Education
Consultations schedule: