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CH40236: Organic functional materials and devices

[Page last updated: 09 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Chemistry
Credits: 3 [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 60
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: EX 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Exam (EX 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: Before taking this module you must take CH20149 OR take CH20150
In taking this module you cannot take CH30236
Learning Outcomes: On completing this unit, students should be able to:
* understand and critically evaluate the desirable structural features of organic molecules in technological materials and devices.
* demonstrate an understanding of the structure and bonding of extended organic π-systems.
* critically evaluate the composite components found in organic functional materials devices.
* demonstrate a qualitative appreciation of the comparative performance of materials within a specific material/device family.
* critically evaluate trends in future organic material development.


Aims: The aim of this unit is to convey the importance and societal drive for technology based upon organic molecules, both embedded technology and futuristic technology. The unit will be neither synthesis-centred nor mathematical-centred.

Skills: Problem solving (T, F, A), Independent working (F).

Content: Lectures will be centred around technological areas and will examine the demand for, the structural features, and the application of device technology , with a focus on the organic structures and functional motifs that enable these technologies. The broad areas will include: Organic Photovoltaics, Organic Light Emitting Diodes, Liquid Crystals, Organic Ferroelectrics, and Organic Spintronics.

Course availability:

CH40236 is Optional on the following courses:

Department of Chemistry
  • USCH-AAM03 : MChem(Hons) Chemistry with Study year abroad (Year 4)
  • USCH-AAM06 : MChem(Hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery with Study year abroad (Year 4)
  • USCH-AKM03 : MChem(Hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery with Industrial Placement (Year 4)
  • USCH-AKM02 : MChem(Hons) Chemistry with Industrial Placement (Year 4)
  • USCH-AFM07 : MSci(Hons) Chemistry with Management (Year 4)
  • USCH-AKM07 : MSci(Hons) Chemistry with Management with Industrial Placement (Year 5)

Notes:

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