MN009 Catalytic Processes and Nanocatalysts

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code MN009
Name Catalytic Processes and Nanocatalysts
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

To give general information and applications about catalytic processes and nanocatalyst.

Course Content

Introduction to catalysis, parameters in catalyst performance, perspectives in nanocatalysts, industrial interest in nanocatalyst applications, kinetic modeling, catalyst preparation and characterization techniques, kinetic analysis

Course Precondition

Chemical Reaction Engineering, Those who take the Applied Nanocatalytical Processes course are exempt from this course.

Resources

1. M. Beller, A. Renken, R.A. van Santen (eds) Catalysis: From Principles to Applications, Wiley-VCH, 2012. 2. J. M. Thomas, W. J. Thomas, Principles and Practice of Heterogeneous Catalysis, Wiley-VCH, 2015.

Notes

3. V. Polshettiwar, T. Asefa, Nanocatalysis Synthesis and Applications, Wiley, 2013


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains what catalysts are, how they are used in industry, and general usage principles
LO02 Explains catalyst perfomance parameters.
LO03 Identifies kinetic analysis principals.
LO04 Explains catalyst preparation and characterization methods.
LO05 Compares heterogenous and homogeneous catalysts.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Based on the qualifications gained during PhD studies, develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the area by unique means of thinking and / or research at mastery level and comes up with original definitions which bring about novelty to the area.
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Can effectively use the equipment used in the field. 5
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Selects experimental measurement methods of various physical quantities and uses instruments in accordance with their sensitivity limits. 4
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Interprets experimental and observational results. 4
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Can draw conclusions from the information obtained during the preparation for the PhD qualifying exam.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can interpret the information acquired about the field orally and in writing. 4
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses mathematical methods related to the field of study. 3
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Have knowledge about the logic, design, conclusion and dissemination of results of scientific research.
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses the theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of materials and nanotechnology at the level of expertise. 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Gains high-level skills in using research methods in studies related to materials science and nanotechnology. 3
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops a scientific method that brings innovation to science.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new ideas related to the field. 3
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can carry out independent research on a specific topic related to materials and nanotechnology. 3
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Be able to lead in the execution of interdisciplinary studies.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Follows the developments in the her/his field of study and constantly renews herself/himself.
PLO16 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Calculate the predictions of the theories and compare them with the experimental results.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction that the field of study is related to. 3
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik He/she shares his/her own ideas and suggestions regarding the problems in the field of study with groups in and outside the field by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can develop original solutions for problems in the field.
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can prepare a scientific article and publish scientific articles in international refereed journals. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Basic principals on Chemical Reaction Engineering Subjects in Chemical reaction engineering course Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Basic principals on chemical reaction engineering (cont.) previous week topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Properties of catalytical reactions previous week topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Types of Cataylsys previous week topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Örnek Olay
5 Adsorption in catalytical processes previous week topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Örnek Olay
6 Kinetical analysis on catalysts previous week topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 Catalyst preparation methods previous week topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Midterm Exam previous week topics Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Catalyst characterization methods previous week topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Örnek Olay
10 Properties of nanocatalysts previous week topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Örnek Olay
11 Nanocatalysts in Industry pevious week topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay
12 Research and plan experimental details for synthesis of a nanocatalyst previous week topics, literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Deney / Laboratuvar
13 Preparation of nanocatalyst for a selected reaction previous topics, literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Deney / Laboratuvar
14 Performance investigations of the prepared nanocatalyst previous topics, literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Deney / Laboratuvar
15 Catalyst characterization and evaluation of performance results previous topics, literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar
16 Project Presentations 1st week collection of experimental results Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım, Sözlü Sınav
17 Final Project Presentation collection of experimental results Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım, Sözlü Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 25 25
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 154
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,16
ECTS 6 ECTS