Identifying Data 2020/21
Subject (*) Advanced Materials Characterization Techniques Code 610509121
Study programme
Mestrado Universitario en Investigación Química e Química Industrial (Plan 2020)
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Official Master's Degree 2nd four-month period
 First Optional 3
Language
Spanish
Galician
English
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Departamento profesorado máster
Química
Coordinador
Sanchez Andujar, Manuel
 E-mail
m.andujar@udc.es
Lecturers
Sanchez Andujar, Manuel
 E-mail
m.andujar@udc.es
Web
General description Esta materia inclúe unha descrición dos fundamentos e das principais aplicacións de varias técnicas de caracterización moi usadas na Ciencia de Materiais e que non foron tratadas previamente na materia obligatoria “Técnicas de Caracterización de Materiais e Biointerfases” (módulo M1). Estes contidos son importantes para completar a formación neste módulo M5 –Nanoquímica e Novos Materiais– e ter unha visión máis completa das técnicas de caracterización de materiais y nanomateriais.
Esta materia é clave no dito módulo para comprender a relación entre as estratexias de síntese de materiais e a súa adecuada caracterización, coas súas propiedades e aplicacións, e polo tanto o seu adecuado deseño e optimización.
Para cursala é recomendable ter ben asentados coñecementos básicos e avanzados de Química, e en particular en Química do Estado Sólido.
Contingency plan 1. Modificacións nos contidos
En principio os contidos mantéñense na súa totalidade. Pero no caso de ser necesario e por causas de forza maior, poderase optar por unha presentación máis xeral dos mesmos, pero en calquera caso cubrirá todos os aspectos máis relevantes da materia.
2. Metodoloxías
*Metodoloxías docentes que se manteñen
As metodoloxías manteríanse pero pasarán a realizarse en “Modalidade on-line” e dicir empregando as ferramentas das TIC que ten a disposición a Institución. No caso de que parte do alumnado non puidese conectarse e seguir as clases en tempo real, utilizaranse medios asíncrónicos (correo electrónico, gravacións das sesión expositivas, titorías máis personalizadas...).
*Metodoloxías docentes que se modifican
En principio as metodoloxías docentes mantéñense na súa totalidade.
3. Mecanismos de atención personalizada ao alumnado
O alumnado será titorizado mediante a plataforma Teams ou mediante o correo electrónico corporativo.
4. Modificacións na avaliación
Se todo o alumnado puidese continuar coa docencia non presencial sen dificultade avaliarase do mesmo xeito que na docencia presencial.
O alumnado que non poda seguir as actividades on-line sincrónicas será avaliado polas actividades equivalentes realizadas de maneira asincrónica.

*Observacións de avaliación:

5. Modificacións da bibliografía ou webgrafía
Non se realizaran cambios na bibliografía ou webgrafía

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A1 Define concepts, principles, theories and specialized facts of different areas of chemistry.
A2 Suggest alternatives for solving complex chemical problems related to the different areas of chemistry.
A9 Promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the chemical industry and in research.
B2 Students should apply their knowledge and ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study.
B3 Students should be able to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgments based on information that was incomplete or limited, include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments.
B5 Students must possess learning skills to allow them to continue studying in a way that will have to be largely self-directed or autonomous.
B8 Evaluate responsibility in the management of information and knowledge in the field of Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Research
B10 Use of scientific terminology in English to explain the experimental results in the context of the chemical profession
B11 Apply correctly the new technologies to gather and organize the information to solve problems in the professional activity.
C1 CT1 - Elaborar, escribir e defender publicamente informes de carácter científico e técnico
C3 CT3 - Traballar con autonomía e eficiencia na práctica diaria da investigación ou da actividade profesional.
C4 CT4 - Apreciar o valor da calidade e mellora continua, actuando con rigor, responsabilidade e ética profesional.

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
- The student will obtain an overview of the advanced techniques of morphological, structural and microstructural characterization. - The student will learn the advantages and limitations of each one of the characterization technique. - When you need to characterize a material, the student will be able to discern what are the characterization techniques that better fit your needs / possibilities. AC1
AC2
AC9
 BC2
BC3
BC5
BC8
BC10
BC11
 CC1
CC3
CC4

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Theme 1.
microscopic techniques
 Introduction to microscopic techniques.
Optical microscopies (fluorescence and confocal), electronic microscopies (TEM, SEM, STEM, electron diffraction), scanning probe microscopies (STM, AFM).
Theme 2.
diffractometric techniques 		Introduction to diffractometric techniques.
X-ray and synchrotron diffraction, neutron diffraction
Theme 3.
spectroscopic techniques.
 electronic spectroscopic techniques. (EDXS, EELS)
electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR)
Theme 4:
Characterization of porous materials 		Physical adsorption of gases, specific surface area, pore size distribution.
Tema 5:
Atomic mass spectrometry techniques 		Single particle (SP-ICP-MS), and hybrid techniques (HPLC-ICP-MS, FFF-ICP-MS

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Guest lecture / keynote speech A1 A2 A9 12 0 12
Seminar A1 B2 B3 B5 B8 7 0 7
Problem solving A1 A2 A9 B2 B10 B11 C1 C4 0 24 24
Document analysis C3 C4 0 12 12
Objective test A1 A2 A9 B2 B3 B5 B8 B10 B11 C1 1 18 19
 
Personalized attention 1 0 1
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Guest lecture / keynote speech Theoretical classes. Magisterial lessons (with the use of blackboard and computer), complemented with the tools of virtual teaching
Seminar Practical seminars conducted by teachers of the Master, or invited professionals from companies, the Administration or other universities. Interactive sessions related to the subjects with discussions and exchange of points of view with the students
Problem solving Resolution of practical exercises (problems, quizzes, processing and interpretation of information, evaluation of scientific publications, etc.).
Document analysis Personal study based on different sources of information.
Objective test Preparation of the different tests for verification of obtaining both theoretical and practical knowledges, and the acquisition of skills and attitudes.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Seminar
Problem solving
Document analysis
Description
Individual or small group tutoring.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Guest lecture / keynote speech A1 A2 A9 Valorarase o traballo do alumnado, as súas respostas, o seu nivel de coñecemento,e a súa participación activa no debate cos seus compañeiros. 5
Seminar A1 B2 B3 B5 B8 SESIÓN MAXISTRAL, SEMINARIOS, SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS: computaranse conxuntamente (45% da calificación global) 20
Problem solving A1 A2 A9 B2 B10 B11 C1 C4 SESIÓN MAXISTRAL, SEMINARIOS, SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS: computaranse conxuntamente (45% da calificación global) 20
Objective test A1 A2 A9 B2 B3 B5 B8 B10 B11 C1 Computará o 55% da calificación global. 55
 
Assessment comments

1. Assessment procedure. The assessment of this subject will be done
through a system whose sections and their respective weighting is detailed:

Assessment system (Weighting):

- Final examination (55 %)

- Continuous evaluation (45 %)

The continuous assessment (N1) will have a weight of 45% in the qualification of the subject and will be fundamentally telematic (Virtual Campus or Microsoft TEAMS). It will consist of presentations in the Virtual Campus of problems and practical cases (35%), in the evaluation of the student through questions and questionnaires during the course (5%) and in the oral presentation (works, reports, problems and practical cases) (5%).

The final examination (N2) will have a weight of 55 % and will cover all the contents of the subject.

The final student’s score will be calculated by applying the following formula:

Final mark = 0.45 x N1 + 0.55 x N2

Being N1 the numerical mark corresponding to the continuous assessment (0-10 scale) and N2 the numerical mark of the final examination (0-10 scale). In any case, to pass the course, it is mandatory to achieve a minimum mark of 5.0 (0-10 scale).

2. Recommendations with regard to the evaluation.

The student should review the theoretical concepts introduced in the
various topics using the supporting material provided by teachers and the
literature recommended for each theme. The degree of success in the resolution
of the exercises provides a measure of the student's preparation to deal with
the final examination of the subject. Students who find difficulties in working
the proposed activities should consult with the teacher, with the goal that it
can analyze the problem and help solve these challenges.

3. Recommendations with regard to the recovery.

Teacher will discuss with students who do not successfully overcome the
evaluation process, and want it, the difficulties encountered in learning the
contents of the subject. The teacher will also provide additional material
(questions, exercises, exams, etc.) to reinforce the learning of the subject.

4. Others.

Attendance at face-to-face activities (face to face lectures, seminars and tutorials) is mandatory. The faults must be documentary supported, accepting reasons referred to in the University regulations.

Sources of information
Basic

- P. Atkins, J. de Paula: Physical Chemistry, 10ª Edición; Oxford University

- I. N. Levine: Principios de Fisicoquímica, 6ª Edición; McGraw-Hill, 2014

Previous editions are also valid.

- A.R. West: "Solid State Chemistry and its Applications". Wiley, 2 ed., 2014.

- L.E. Smart, E.A. Moore: "Solid State Chemistry: An Introduction". CRC Press, 4 ed., 2012.

- R.Thomas : “Practical Guide to ICP-MS”, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group 2008

- C.Stephan: “Single-Particle ICP-MS Compendium” Perkin Elmer, 2016

- M.E.Schimpf, K.Cadwell, J.Calvin Giddings: “ Field-Flow fractionation handbook”, John Willey & Sons, New York, 2000

- J.Janca :” Field-flow fractionation: analysis of macromolecules and particles”, Marcel Dekker, New York, 1988

Complementary

- A.I. Kirkland, S.J. Haigh: "Nanocharacterisation", 2ª Edición. RSC Publishing, 2015.
- S.R. Morrison: The Chemical Physics of Surfaces; 2nd ed.; Plenum Press, 1990.
- D. Myers: Surfaces, Interfaces and Colloids: Principles and Applications; VCH, 1999.
- S.E. Lyshevski (Editor): "Dekker Encyclopedia of nanoscience and nanotechnology" (7 volumes), 3ª Edición. CRC Press, 2014.
- John P. Sibilia: “A guide to materials characterization and chemical analysis”. VCH Publishers, 1998.
- C. Hammond: "The basics of Crystallography and Diffraction", 4ª Edición. International Union of Crystallography, Oxford University Press, 2015.
- C. Giacovazzo, editor “Fundamentals of Crystallography” 3ª Edición. International Union of Crystallography, Oxford University Press, 2011.
- P.J. Goodhew: Electron Microscopy and Analysis. 3ª edición. Taylor & Francis, 2001.
- J.-P. Eberhart: "Structural and chemical analysis of materials : X-ray, electron and neutron diffraction, X-ray, electron and ion spectrometry, electron microscopy ". Wiley, 1991.
- Y. Leng: “Materials Characterization. Introduction to Microscopic and Spectroscopic Methods”, 2ª Edición. Wiley-VCH, 2013

In addition, complementary information (research articles, webpages, texts) will be recommended in each part of the matter.


Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously
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Subjects that continue the syllabus

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