Course detail

Physics and chemistry of molecular materials

FCH-DCO_MEFAcad. year: 2020/2021

The course is focused on the chemical and physical properties of molecular materials that lead to their use in advanced applications such as light-emitting devices (OLED), solar cells, field effect transistors, electrochemical transistors, sensors and biosensors, photochromic diodes, lasers, non-linear optical devices, etc.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Mgr. Martin Vala, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Physical and Applied Chemistry (ÚFSCH)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will gain knowledge of the selected areas, see the syllabus.

Prerequisites

University level of solid state physics, physical chemistry and general and organic chemistry.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is realized through individual consultations. In case of teaching more students, there are joint consultations in a form of discussion on the selected topics. E-learning system (LMS Moodle) is available to the teachers and students.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Course is closed by colloquium, which includes a lecture on a given topic.

Course curriculum

The chemical and physical structure of molecular materials
Electronic structure of molecular materials
Photophysical and photochemical properties of molecular materials
Electrical properties (transport of charge carriers) molecular materials
Physics and chemistry of advanced applications of molecular materials:
Light emitting device (OLED), solar cells, transistors, electrochemical transistors, sensors and biosensors, Photochromic diodes, lasers, nonlinear optical devices, etc.
Methods of preparation and study of components of molecular materials advanced applications

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The course aims to broaden knowledge about the physical and chemical properties, processes and advanced applications of molecular materials.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Lectures are not compulsory but recommended.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

T.A. Skotheim a J.R. Reynolds, Conjugated polymers: theory, synthesis, properties, characterization, processing and applications, SRS Press, 2007, ISBN 1-4200-4360-9 (EN)