Elective courses 1 sem. Physical adsorption on solid surfaces - theoretical bases and applications

The following topic is discussed during the course:

1. Introduction and history of adsorption.

2. The basic definition used in adsorption science and technology

3. Adsorption on heterogeneous surfaces; adsorption of individual components, gas and liquid mixtures.

4. The fractal theory of the adsorption.

5. Elements of the kinetics of the adsorption process.

6. Bases of molecular modelling of adsorption processes.

7. Review of the classic and modern sorbent used in sorption applications.

8. Selected examples of the adsorption processes in industry and common life.

1, J. Ościk, Adsorption, Ellis Horwood, Chichester, PWN, Warszawa, 1975.

2. M. Jaroniec, R. Madey, Physical adsorption on heterogeneous solids, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1988.

3. R.T. Yang, Adsorbents. Fundamentals and applications, Wiley-Interscience, New Jersey, 2003.

4. D. M. Ruthven. Principles of Adsorption and Adsorption Processes. Wiley-Interscience, New Jersey, 1984.

Base on the MCSU Senate resolution No. XXII-39.9/12 from April 25 2012 (it's from education cycle 2012/2013):

KNOWLEDGE

W1. Know mathematics to the extent necessary to understand problems in selected branches of chemistry and to describe them in the language of mathematics (K_W02).

W2. Know the role of intermolecular forces ina adsorption-related phenomena (K_W11).

SKILLS

U1. Be able to interpret the properties of solids, liquids, and gases (K_U04).

U2. Be able to describe, also in quantitative terms, a number of important surfaces and interfacial phenomena (K_U07).

SOCIAL COMPETENCE

K1. Know the limitations of his/her knowledge and understand the need for further education and also be able to inspire the learning process in others, in particular in the area of natural sciences (K_K01).

K2. Be able o formulate issues that will serve to further deepen his/her knowledge and to work in a team and understand the need of teamwork in research in the field of modern chemistry (K_K02), (K_K03).

Base on the MCSU Senate resolution No. XXIV-18.23/18 from June 27 2018 (it's from education cycle 2018/2019):

KNOWLEDGE

W1. The graduate knows and understands selected facts, theories and phenomena as well as methods in the field of solid state and interfacial chemistry (K_W01).

W2. The graduate knows and understands theoretical foundations in chemistry, has structured knowledge covering key issues and main trends in solid-state chemistry and interfacial phenomena (K_W02).

SKILLS

U1. The graduate can apply the acquired knowledge in the field of chemistry to related fields of science and scientific disciplines (K_U01).

U2. The graduate can formulate and solve complex and unusual problems in solid state and interfacial chemistry in new situations by proper selection of sources and information from them (K_U02).

SOCIAL COMPETENCES

K1.The graduate is ready to critically evaluate the received content and recognize the importance of chemical knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems (K_K03).