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\r\nThis module aims to provide the basic understanding of intermolecular interactions in the context of crystal packing and how to utilize these weak supramolecular interations in the design of new solids with desired physical and chemical properties. This interdisciplinary subject highlights the link among physics, chemistry, materials and pharmaceuticals.
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\r\nOBJECTIVE
\r\nUpon completion of the module, the students are expected to be able to:
\r\n1. Crtically evaluate the factors that influence the crystal packing and their properties.
\r\n2. Familiarize with the data mining and retrieval methods from the databases, visualizing tools, journals related to this area.
\r\n3. Simplify the description of complicated structures in terms of well-known inorganic structures.
\r\n4. Realize the role of thermodynamics and kinetics in the self-assembly of molecules to form solids.
\r\n5. Utilize the tool-box in crystal engineering to design crystalline solids to have desired properties that will find applications in catalysis, gas sorption, ion exchange, separation, magnetism, conductivity, optics, etc.
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\nTutorial Classes: This will be conducted on slected dates from 8:00 - 9:00 pm. The details will be announced usually a week before.
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\neLearning: on March 12th. Lecture or self studies will be conducted for this class. More information will be provided later.
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\n","Order":3},{"ID":"4e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Schedule","Description":"Thursdays from 18:00 - 21:00 in LT 22 from January 15, 2015 - April 16, 2015
\nFinal Exam on April 28, 2015 (evening)","Order":4},{"ID":"5e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Synopsis","Description":"This module deals with the influence of weak intermolecular interactions on the solid state structures which controls the physical and chemical properties of solids. The student is able to correlate the structure-property-function relationship of the crystalline solids. The students will be able to apply this knowledge to design pharmaceutical drugs, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other advanced functional materials with desired properties.
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\r\n","Order":5},{"ID":"6e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Syllabus","Description":"Intermolecular interactions – All types of supramolecular weak interactions and crystal packing
\r\nCrystal Design Strategies – Evaluate the strategies to construct or synthesize crystals; different types of synthons used.
\r\nCrystallization and Crystal Growth – different types of crystallizations, nucleation and crystal growth; thermodynamics and kinetics.
\r\nPolymorphism – Definition; importance, occurrence and understanding; case studies from the pharmaceutical industry
\r\nMulti-component Molecular Crystals – solid solutions; host-guest & donor-acceptors complexes, solvates , co-crystals & salts
\r\nCoordination Polymers – classification, strategies, network topologies, supramolecular isomerism, interpenetration, porous & metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), properties & applications.
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\nFinal Exam (Closed Book) 30%
\nAssignments 25%
\nPresentations 25%
\nProject Reports 20%
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\nPresentation and Project Reports:
\nYou may choose one of the suggested topics below or propose a new one other than listed below for approval, for your presentation. You should also submit this in a report form
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