Course detail
Photochemistry
FCH-MCO_FCPAcad. year: 2020/2021
Fundamental principles, structure of electronic excited states, electronic absorption spectra, static and dynamic properties of excited states, Jablonski diagram and transitions between electronic excited states, kinetics of photophysical and photochemical processes. Sources of UV radiation. Basics of photochemical reactions, photocatalytic reactions. Imaging systems, photochemical imaging systems (light sensitive polymers, others), UV curing technology and systems, electrophotography, photodegradation and photostabilization of polymer materials, environmental photochemical processes and technologies.
Supervisor
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Theoretical background of photochemistry and photophysics, photochemical reactions of organic, inorganic and macromolecular compounds, polymer imaging systems and photopolymerizable systems and their use, photodegradation and photostabilisation of polymer materials, background of photochemical reactions in atmosphere.
Prerequisites
Background of physics, physical chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
Lapčík L., Pelikán P., Čeppan M.: Fotochemické procesy. Alfa, Bratislava 1989. (SK)
Šíma J., Čeppan M., Jančovičová V., Prousek J, Velič D.? Fotochémia. Princípy a aplikácie. STU Bratislava, 2011. (SK)
Klán P., Wirz J.: Photochemistry of Organic Compounds. From Concepts to Practice. Wiley 2009 (EN)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course uses teaching methods in form of Lecture - 2 teaching hours per week. The e-learning system (LMS Moodle) is available to teachers and students.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Written exam.
Language of instruction
Czech
Work placements
Not applicable.
Course curriculum
1. Fundamental principles, structure of electronic excited states,
2. Electronic absorption spectra, static and dynamic properties of excited states,
3. Jablonski diagram and transitions between electronic excited states, kinetics of photophysical and photochemical processes,
4. Basics of photochemical reactions,
5. Imaging systems, photochemical imaging systems (light sensitive polymers, others),
6. UV curing technology and systems,
7. Electrophotography,
8. Photodegradation and photostabilization of polymer materials,
9. Environmental photochemical processes and technologies.
Aims
Provide overview of scientific conception application potential of photochemistry.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
none
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme NPCP_SCH Master's
branch NPCO_SCH , 1. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme NKCP_SCH Master's
branch NKCO_SCH , 1. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme AKREDITACE Master's
specialization --- , 1. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, compulsory
- Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning
branch CKCO_CZV , 1. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, compulsory-optional
Type of course unit
Guided consultation in combined form of studies
26 hours, obligation not entered
Teacher / Lecturer
eLearning
eLearning: currently opened course