Guia docente 2023_24 Facultade de Química

Contents

Topic	Sub-topic
1) Fundamental concepts in chemical catalysis.	Basic concepts.
2) Mechanisms involved in catalytic processes and kinetic modeling.	Description of mechanisms and modeling.
3) Homogeneous catalysis vs. heterogeneous catalysis.	Basic concepts.
4) Surface catalysis.	Basic concepts.
5) Nanomaterials and catalysis: nanocatalysts.	Types and classification. Synthesis and characterization methods.
6) Nanocatalysts in homogeneous catalysis.	Examples of model reactions.
7) Nanocatalysts in heterogeneous catalysis.	Examples of model reactions.
8) Nanocatalysts in photocatalysis.	Examples of model reactions.
9) Nanocatalysts in "green" catalysis.	Examples of model reactions.
10) Technological and industrial applications of nanocatalysts.	Practical applications.