The structural knowledge of molecular structures, such as enzymes, active ingredients, toxins, proteins or catalysts and of solid-state materials is the key starting point for the understanding of their functionality. But what are the most modern toolkit that is used to investigate the chemical structure of these systems? Two of them are highly useful, the NMR for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy and electrochemistry. The first focuses on the nuclear spin of the elements, the second on the electrons transfer. Each part of the course will be illustrated with examples taken from a wide rage of molecules and materials, which will help to understand the use of these techniques but also discuss their limitations.
NMR has many diverse applications in chemistry but also biology and physics. One of the most popular applications is the MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), which is based on the relaxation time of water in the tissue; we will learn the basics of this technique.
Electrochemical applications are crucial in our modern world: energy (batteries, supercapacitors, electrolyzers and fuel celles), environment (pollutant detection, sensors) or innovative materials (electrochemical deposition, electrochemical characterizations). The understanding of electron transfer mechanism and the role of the electrode-electrolyte interface will be studied and put in perspective with current exemples.
Language course: English
ECTS credits: 4
- Teaching coordinator: Lucas-Torres Covadonga
- Teaching coordinator: Nocton Gregory
- Teaching coordinator: Tard Cédric