Syllabus Information

5.1. Methodological overview

The learning process that is designed for this subject is based on the following: The learning process will take place at several levels:

lectures , problem solving (cases) , and supervised lab work , with increasing the level of student participation. In the theory classes they are going to be developing the theoretical bases that make up the course and solving some model problems. The kinds of problems and cases and laboratory practices are effective complement lectures , allowing verify compression of matter and in turn help to develop in students a viewpoint more applied . Finally tutored work will complement the above.

5.2. Learning tasks

The program that the student is offered to help you achieve the expected results includes the following activities ...

Lectures (40 h) where the theory of the various issues that have been proposed will be taught and solved problems on the blackboard model.

Face classes and problem solving cases (13 h). In these classes problems will be solved by students supervised by the professor. Problems or cases will be related to the theoretical part explained in lectures.

Laboratory classes (7 h) where the student entrench the contents developed in the master classes.

Tutored work (15 h non-contact), individual or group. 2 or 3 activities to be tutored by teachers will be proposed.

Individual study (71 h non-contact). students perform individual study continuously throughout the semester is recommended.

Final evaluation (4 h). a global test where the theoretical and practical knowledge gained by the student will be assessed will be held.

5.3. Syllabus

Homogeneous Catalysis

Unit 1.-Introduction to catalysis : Basic Concepts . aAtomic economy. Selectivity in: catalytic processes.Types of catalysis. (4 h theory + problems ).

Unit 2.- Homogeneous catalysis : Characteristics of Ccatalysts. Fundamental reactions and reaction mechanisms: Reactions dissociation and coordination, reactions of oxidative addition and reductive elimination, insertion and β-elimination reactions, and reactions of nucleophilic attack on coordinated ligands. (8 h, theory + problems ).

Unit 3.- Hydrogenation. Wilkinson’s catalyst. Asymmetric Hydrogenation. Hydrogenation transfer. (10 h, theory + problems +  practice ).

Unit 5.- Carbonylation: synthesis of acetic acid. Hydroformylation. (4 h theory + problems).

Unit 6.- Polymerization. Ziegler-Natta catalysts and metallocenes. (3 h theory + problems).

Heterogeneous Catalysis

Unit 6.- Heterogeneous Catalysis : Differences between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. Stages in the catalytic reaction. Catalyst performance diagnosis. (11 h , theory + problems).

Unit 7.- Structure of catalyst : design . Active components. Supports. Promoters. Examples. ( 3 h theory + problems)

Unit 8.- Preparation of catalysts : impregnation , precipitation , Exchange. Conformed. (4 h theory + problems).

Unit 9.- Characterization of catalysts : Material properties . Particle properties . Surface properties . Activity. (4 h theory + problems).

Unit 10.- Deactivation : Concept. Soiling. Poisoning. Sintering . Other causes . Kinetics. Regeneration. (4 h , theory + problems).

Unit 11.- Heterogeneous catalysis in industry : Inorganic base, oil refining, processing coal and natural gas. Catalytic reactors. (4 h , theory + problems).

5.4. Course planning and calendar

Schedule sessions and presentation of works

Lectures and solving problems classes are held according to schedule established by each teacher EINA also inform its hours of tutoring.

5.5. Bibliography and recommended resources