Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-14 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameGrön kemi
- CodeKBT245
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerMPMCN
- Education cycleSecond-cycle
- Main field of studyEnergy and Environmental Systems and Technology, Chemical Engineering
- DepartmentCHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 30120
- Maximum participants50 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
- Minimum participants12
- Block schedule
- Open for exchange studentsYes
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0114 Written and oral assignments 2.5 c Grading: UG | 2.5 c | 0 c | 0 c | 0 c | 0 c | 0 c | |
| 0214 Examination 5 c Grading: TH | 5 c | 0 c | 0 c | 0 c | 0 c | 0 c |
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In programmes
- MPISC - INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
- MPMCN - MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory elective)
- MPMCN - MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
Examiner
Per-Anders Carlsson- Full Professor, Applied Chemistry, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Eligibility
General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Basic knowledge in inorganic and organic chemistry is required. Basic knowledge in catalysis is beneficial.Aim
The course explains the principles of green chemistry and end-of-pipe methods, with a basis in the molecular and materials chemistry, and discusses alternative chemistry solutions to support a sustainable development. The level of understanding should be such that the students in their professional career critically can participate in discussions regarding selection of chemical methods (i.e., reactions) for increased sustainability within industrial production of chemicals and fuels, and to avoid environmental stress caused by pollution and energy-related problems.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Apply the principles of green chemistry
- Propose methods for end-of-pipe treatment
- Propose green solutions for industrial production of:
- Organic chemicals
- Inorganic chemicals
- Functional chemicals: surfactants, oils, pesticides, fertilizers, hygiene products, pharmaceuticals etc
- Propose chemical solutions for energy storage and conversion with knowledge about:
- Energy carriers
- Alternative fuels including electrofuels and hydrogen
- Future fuel synthesis routes
- Describe chemical routes for conversion of alternative feedstocks:
- biological matter
- carbon dioxide
- water
- Propose end-of-pipe solutions for pollution prevention in:
- Industrial chemical and fuel production
- Automotive industry
- Shipping industry
Content
Green chemistry approaches will be discussed within the fields of Chemical production: choice of feedstock, solvents, catalysts, synthesis routes including microwave and ultrasonic assisted synthesis; Chemical energy storage and conversion: chemical energy carriers, synthesis routes for alternative fuels including electrofuels and hydrogen; Alternative feedstocks: renewable biological matter, carbon dioxide and water; Emission control: chemical, automotive and shipping industry, adsorption, ion-exchange and catalytic methods. Ethics and morality: a number of dilemmas are discussed continuously during the courseOrganisation
The course contains a series of lectures corresponding to 5.0 hp based on a textbook and some additional material handed out during the course, and five case studies equal to 2.5 hp. The case studies should be reported in written at latest one week before the written exam. Time for consultancy of case studies is scheduled.Literature
Green Chemistry - An introductory text (3nd edition, RSC Publishing) by Mike Lancaster.Complementary materials such as lecture notes and texts will be distributed via the learning platform Canvas.
Examination including compulsory elements
Written exam (grades TH) and approved case studies (grades UG).The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.