Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY: C OPTION | ||
Code | CHEM443 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr DJ Adams Chemistry D.J.Adams@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2014-15 | M Level | First Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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Supramolecular chemistry deals with the interactions between molecules and has become one of the fundamental areas of chemical research. This module aims to introduce students to supramolecular chemistry through lectures and a tutorial. In this module students will attend 15 lectures and 1 tutorial. The general aims of the module are to introduce and develop the students’ knowledge of
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Learning Outcomes |
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By the end of this module the students will be
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Syllabus |
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Supramolecular chemistry covers a wide range of systems including host-guest sytems, clathrates, cavitands, supramolecular polymers and gels. In this module, the students will be introduced to concepts such as crystal engineering, self-assembling compounds, dynamic covalent chemistry, molecular self-assembly, host-guest complexes and biological mimics. The syllabus will include:
Introduction to supramolecular chemistry – nature of supramolecular interactions, solvation effects, cooperativity, host-guest interactions, chelation, macrocyclic effect, characterisation of supramolecualr systems. Cation-binding – Why bind cations?, Synthesis of macrocycles, crown ethers, cryptands, spherands, proton binding, calixarenes, Siderophores Anion binding – Why bind anions, Properties of anions, recognition using electrostatic Hydrogen bonds and Lewis acidic hosts Simultaneous cation and anion binding – Cascade approach, Separate binding sites Neutral guest binding – Hydrogen bonds, Hydrophobic effect Self Assembly – pi-electron donor-acceptor systems, transition metal directed assemblies, hydrogen bond assemblies, anion directed assemblies Solid state Host-Guest systems – clathrates, calixarenes, molecular crystals Crystal Engineering – tectons and synthons, crystal nucleation and growth, polymorphism, crystal structure prediction. Network solids – porosity, zeolites, cages, MOFs Biological Mimics and Supramolecular Catalysis – enzyme mimics, ion-channel mimics, Supramolecular Chemistry of Life – porphyrins, plant photosynthesis, enzymes Interfaces and Liquid Assemblies – surfactants, micelles, vesicles, liquid crystals, supramolecular Polymers Present and future applications – Phase transfer reagents, separation of mixtures, Sensors, Switches and Molecular Machinary, Supramolecular catalysts, Pharmaceuticals. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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This module consists of 15 50-minute lectures. There will be one set of tutorial-style questions that will be set and assessed, to count for 20% of the final mark. Outline answers will be available in VITAL. It is recognised that self-study will be important for students in this module. Case studies will be used to illustrate the material and demonstrate the applicability of the principles described to specific cases. The assignment will allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the material within the context of their wider reading.
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Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
15 |
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Timetable (if known) |
ORBIT will advise
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Private Study | 59 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Written Examination | 2 hours | First | 80 | August resit opportunity for PGT students only, where applicable. see notes | Students resit at the next normal opportunity. Written Examination comprising a mix of problem based and descriptive questions designed to test the students' knowledge and understanding of, and ability to apply, lecture material and structured in such a way as to allow the student to demonstrate achievement of the module learning outcomes. | |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Supramolecular chemistry assignment | first | 20 | No | Standard University Policy applies - see Department/School handbook for details. | An extended piece of written work (an essay of between 2000-3000 words) on supramolecular chemistry designed to allow students to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the lecture material and of material from their own reading and research of the literature and to demonstrate achievement of the module learning outcomes. This work is not marked anonymously. |
Recommended Texts |
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Essential texts: Supramolecular Chemistry by J.W. Steed and J.L. Atwood, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2009. ISBN: 978-0-470-51234-0 Supramolecular Chemistry by P.D. Beer, P.A. Gale and D.K. Smith, Oxford University Press, 2003. ISBN: 0-19-850447-0 |