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 AG Slater Chemistry Anna.Slater@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2016-17 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 7.5 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
Either completion of year 3 of an MChem programme or BSc (Hons) in Chemistry. |
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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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - |
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Tutorial - |
Syllabus |
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1 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. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
15 |
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Timetable (if known) | |||||||
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 |
Unseen Written Exam | 2 hours | First | 80 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 2 Notes (applying to all assessments) Supramolecular chemistry assignment 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. Written Examination 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 |
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Coursework | first | 20 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 1 There is no reassessment opportunity, |