Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10765/2011 - 30/08/2011
6 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 16,0 PL + 14,0 TP , Cód. 300105.
Lecturer
- Valentim Maria Brunheta Nunes (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Students should be able to describe the major models used to describe the physical and chemical behaviour of surfaces and interfaces. They should be able to apply these concepts to important chemical technology systems.
Program
1.Colloidal Systems. Industrial importance; 2.Liquid/gas interface. Surface tension. Young-Laplace equation. Kelvin equation. Gibbs isothermal; 3. Liquid/liquid interface. Interfacial tension. Aggregation and tensioactive colloids. Emulsions. Bancroft rule; 4.Solid/gas interface. Chemical and physical adsorption. Adsorption isothermals. Langmuir and BET
models.
Evaluation Methodology
Short individual written assignment on a topic related with surface and interfacial chemistry. A written mid-term test or final examination.
Bibliography
- Adamson, A. (1997). Physical Chemistry of Surfaces. New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Rajagopalan, R. e Hiemenz, P. (1997). Principles of Colloid and Surface. New York: Marcel Dekker Inc.,
- Shaw, D. (1999). Introduction to Colloid and Surface Chemistry. Oxford: Butterworth Heineman
Teaching Method
Lectures. Tutorials including problem-solving
Software used in class
