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Lecturer(s)
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Kočí Kamila, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Photocatalytic processes. Mass absorption of radiation and its subsequent physical and chemical changes. Course of photochemical reactions. Sources of radiation. Mechanism of photocatalytic reactions. Photocatalytic reactions on semiconductor photocatalysts. Homogeneous and heterogeneous photocatalysis. Semiconductor photocatalysts. Molecular structure. Laboratory photochemical reactors. Kinetics of photocatalytic reactions. Elimination of macrokinetic elements of experimental equipment. Influence of used wavelength, temperature, pressure and reductant on photocatalytic reactions. Modified photocatalysts. Influence of surface treatment and doping of photocatalyst surface. Hetero-transition photocatalysts. Z-scheme. Immobilized photocatalysts. Thin film deposition methods and their characterization Photocatalytic air purification. Photocatalytic water purification. Other applications of photocatalytic processes.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to provide an overview of the concepts of photocatalysis as a scientific discipline and their application potential. In the course, the basics of photocatalytic reactions will be discussed and topics related to the dissertation thesis focus will be chosen for detailed study.
finished master degree
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Prerequisites
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basic knowledge of physical chemistry and catalysis
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Home assignment evaluation
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Recommended literature
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Evans R.C. Applied Photochemistry. Springer, 2013.
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Kubal J. Základy fotochemie. Praha, 1696.
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Lapčík L., Pelikán P., Čeppan M. Fotochemické procesy. Bratislava, 1987.
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Serpone N. Photocatalysis: fundamentals and applications. Wiley, 1989.
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