Learning objectives
The course proposes specific experiments regarding topics of catalysis applied to various industrial processes. Examples of homogenous, heterogenous, enzymatic catalysis, leading to the formation of C-C, C-N, C-O, C-H bonds, will be experimentally examined.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
The course includes frontal lessons concerning the theoretical grounds of the laboratory experiments.
The following experiments will be carried out:
1) Methasis (ROMP): synthesis and characterization of monomer; polymerization in homogeneous phase with Ruthenium-based catalyst; separation and characterization by NMR of the polymer obtained;
2) Catalytic alkylation p-xylene
3) Chemical reduction and enzimatic resolution: chemical reduction of a ketone and resolution of the racemic mixture via enzyme (lypase); recovery of the products via chromatography and polarimetric measures of alpha;
4) Catalytic synthesis of an urea: carbonylation reaction of an amine under pressure, in supercritical carbon dioxide as a solvent; recovery and characterization of the product;
5) Heck reaction: synthesis of stylbene from Iiodobenzene and styrene, with palladium-based catalyst, under homogeneous conditions.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Material supplied from the teacher.
H. J. Arpe, R. Weissermel, Industrial Organic Chemistry, VCH, 1997.
B.S. Furniss, A.J. Hannaford, P.W.G. Smith, A.R. Tatchell: 'Vogel's Textbook of Practical Organic Chemistry-5th Edition'. Longman Scientific & Technical (Harlow, UK), 1989.
R. M. Silverstein, F.X. Webster: 'Identificazione spettroscopica di composti organici'. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana (MI), 1999
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons and lab sessions
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination. Written reports on laboratory sessions, to prepare and send one week before the exam session
Other information
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