Module overview
Linked modules
Pre-requisites: CHEM2026 and CHEM2032
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Discuss the role of porous architectures in the context of driving selectivity in chemical transformations.
- Evaluate the role of CO2 and other greenhouse gases in climate change, and be able to reproduce a simple atmospheric model
- Discuss how energy and chemical feedstocks can be sustainably sourced from either coal or biomass
- Discuss possible methods of reducing CO2 emissions and analyse their respective merits
- Elucidate the nature of catalytic processes and their impact in the context of Green Chemistry (E-factor, atom efficiency, F3 factory).
- Rationalise the availability and utilisation of renewable feedstocks and their influence on energy efficiency and the environment
- Review the availability of alternate solvents and make informed choices based on Chemistry principles
- Assess the likely sustainability of medium and large scale chemical and energy related processes.
- Understand the chemistry of nuclear power generation, and extraction of metals
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Assessment tasks | 32 |
Lecture | 24 |
Preparation for scheduled sessions | 40 |
Completion of assessment task | 40 |
Revision | 10 |
Practical classes and workshops | 4 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
D.J.C. MacKay (2009). Sustainable energy – without the hot air. UIT Cambridge Ltd.
N. Armaroli and V Balzani (2011). Energy for a sustainable World. Wiley VCH.
J. T Houghton (2009). Global warming: the complete briefing. Cambridge University Press.
M. Lancaster (2010). Green chemistry – an introductory text. RSC Publishing.
P. T. Anastas and T. C. Williamson (1998). Green chemistry – frontiers in benign chemical synthesis and processes. Oxford University Press.
N.E. Carpenter (2014). Chemistry of sustainable energy. CRC Press.
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Group presentation | 35% |
Final Report | 65% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Final Report | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External