KEMV118 The role of noncovalent interactions in solid-state properties of materials (2 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Chemistry
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
Types of noncovalent interactions, with particular focus on hydrogen bonding, halogen bonding and closed shell interactions. Analysis of noncovalent interactions, with a particular focus on crystallographic “data-mining” using the Cambridge Structural Database”. Computational modelling and analysis of noncovalent interactions including Energy Decomposition Analysis, Natural Bond Orbital and Atoms in Molecules analysis. Applications to the solid-state properties of materials
Completion methods
Lectures, home exam
Learning outcomes
To understand the nature of the different non-covalent interactions. How to identify non-covalent contacts. Applications of non-covalent interactions in chemistry.
Description of prerequisites
Bachelor level studies in chemistry.
Completion methods
Method 1
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Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (2 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English