Material surface characterisation [ LBRNA2102 ]
5.0 crédits ECTS
52.5 h
2q
| Teacher(s) |
Alsteens David ;
Dupont Christine (coordinator) ;
Gaigneaux Eric ;
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| Language |
French
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Place
of the course |
Louvain-la-Neuve
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| Main themes |
The course presents an overview of methodologies for characterizing organized matter and their application to the surface of materials. It provides a link between the use of characterization methods and understanding associated physico-chemical phenomena. Three levels of characterization are covered, a specific technique being emphasized at each level. Each part of the course may be taken separately.
Partim A. Chemical analysis of surfaces with an emphasis on X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy : principle, instrumentation, qualitative and quantitative aspects of data interpretation.
Partim B. Gas adsorption and its use for characterizing the texture of solids: physical and chemical adsorption, different types of adsorption isotherms, application to specific surface area and porosity measurements.
Partim C. Scanning probe microscopies, emphasizing atomic force microscopy: instrumentation, imaging and force spectroscopy modes, applications dealing with engineering and bioengineering of surfaces.
The course combines the study of concepts, illustrations with practical examples and demonstrations on the instruments.
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| Aims |
The course aims at developing a detailed knowledge and a critical attitude regarding the surface analysis of solids. The students will acquire a know-how in the characterization of the chemical composition of surfaces, the texture of solids and the spatial organization of interfaces. Students will be asked to integrate this know-how with a global approach of the analysis of organized matter, starting from their skills in chemical analysis towards various application areas (materials, catalysis, biotechnology,
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| Content |
Introduction
Overview of the characterization of complex solids : texture, composition, structure, specific properties.
A. Chemical analysis of surfaces. Context - Principles (electronic levels, elemental analysis of the surface) - Instrumentation - Qualitative aspects (main peaks and satellites, chemical shift and functional analysis) - Quantitative aspects (from the basic equation to the pragmatic approach, complex systems, models for interpretation).
B. Gas adsorption and characterization of surfaces. Physical and chemical adsorption - Organized study of the differents types of adsorption isotherms: type II (BET), type IV (capillary condensation, porosity), type I (chemisorption, micropore filling), types III et V - Characterization of the texture of porous solids (know-how) - Equation of state - Heat of adsorption.
C. Atomic force microscopy. Instrumentation - Topographic imaging: principles, applications - Force spectroscopy: principles, applications - Other imaging modes.
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| Other information |
Prerequisites : General chemistry, physics and physical chemistry
Written examination
Support : Notes provided by the professors
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Cycle et année
d'étude |
> Master [120] in Chemistry and Bio-industries
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Faculty or entity
in charge |
> AGRO
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