Learning objectives
This module will provide students with a wide perspective of organic functional materials. The lectures will focus on the basic concepts about (1) modern organic synthetic methodology for making C-C, C-N and C-O bonds in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; (2) the physical and chemical properties of opto-electronically active molecules and (2) non-covalent interactions used for programming molecular assembly both in solution and at the solid-state. The molecular design and the most important synthetic strategies for preparing functional organic architectures are introduced with a particular focus on the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon structures. Applications in the field of light-harvesting systems, biomaterials and optoelectronic will be discussed as case studies.
Prerequisites
Organic chemistry and physical chemistry (including basic knowledge of spectroscopy)
Course unit content
This module focuses on the design, modern synthetic approach and application of organic functional architectures.
Full programme
a) Introduction to -conjugated molecular structures and of their physical properties;
b) Modern synthetic approaches for making C-C bonds;
c) Modern synthetic approaches for making C-O bonds;
d) Modern synthetic approaches for making C-N bonds;
e) Synthesis of molecular graphenes;
f) Basic photochemistry and electrochemical properties; relation between the structure and its properties;
g) Self-assembly in solution and at the solid stte;
h) Engineering the achitectures from the molecular to the microscale level;
i) Applications in biomaterials;
j) Applications in light-havesting systems;
k) Applications in optoelectronics (OPV, OLED, LEC, Electrochromic devices) and sensors
Bibliography
Slides and primary/secondary literature cited therein
Teaching methods
Frontal lectures and case studies
Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam
Other information
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