Course syllabus
Course-PM
KTK095 Surface chemistry lp1 HT19 (7.5 hp)
Course is offered by the department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Contact details
- Examiner and lecturer
Prof. Martin Andersson
Martin.andersson@chalmers.se
+46 31 7722966 - Lecturer
Romain Bordes
Bordes@chalmers.se
+46 31 7722976 -
Lecturer
Lars Nordstierna
lars.nordstierna@chalmers.se
+46 31 7722973
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Lab teachers
Saba Atefyekta (Lab responsible)
sabaa@chalmers.se
+46 31 772295
Szilvia Vavra
vavra@chalmers.se
Iqbaal Abdurrokhman
iqbaal@chalmers.se
Gustav Ferrand-Drake Del Castillo
gustavd@chalmers.se
Schedule
Course literature
Surface Chemistry of Surfactants and Polymers by Kronberg, Holmberg and Lindman.
Course design
The course includes the following activities:
- 12 lectures given by 3 teachers
- 4 compulsory labs
- 1 compulsory group work activity incl. a video presentation
- Written exam, 4h
Learning objectives and syllabus
Learning objectives:
- describe how surfactants, surface active polymers, and polar lipids self-aggregate in solution and at surfaces
- describe the environmental issues related to surfactants
- understand how a balance between attractive and repulsive interactions governs the stability of dispersed systems
- understand the role of surfactants as emulsifier, wetting agent, foaming agent, and active ingredient in detergents
- describe the difference in physicochemical behavior between a low molecular weight surfactant and a surface active polymer and relate these differences to practical uses
- understand how combinations of surfactants and of a surfactant and a polymer behave
- understand the fundamental differences between a microemulsion and an emulsion and describe advantages and disadvantages with both system
- describe how surfactant self-assembly can be taken advantage of for organic and bioorganic synthesis and for preparation of inorganic nanomaterials
- understand how formulations based on organic solvents may be replaced by surfactant-based formulations such as emulsions and microemulsions as a way to make more environmentally benign products
Additionally, this course aims to provide entrepreneurial experiences according to Chalmers definition including: 1. that students create value (for example economical, ecological, social, mental, physiological etc.) for others; 2. understand an idea development process; and 3. through these activities have managed uncertainty and reflected on one's own and others' capabilities. The entrepreneurial experience is provided through a compulsory group project.
Link to the syllabus on Studieportalen.
Examination form
Written exam
Course summary:
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