CHM3971

Sustainable chemistry

(SCI)

Dr Leone Spiccia

6 points + Two 1-hour lectures, one 1-hour tutorial and the equivalent of 3 hours laboratory activity per week + First Semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: 12 points of level 1 chemistry and normally 12 points of level 2 chemistry. Students without level 2 chemistry should consult the coordinator + Prohibitions: Students who have completed CHM3031, CHM3042, CHM3051 or CHM3062 must consult the coordinator

Synopsis: Green chemistry is developed in an historical context: the principles of green chemistry and the arguments for green chemistry; identifying reagents, reactions and technologies that should be targeted for replacement; critical assessment of successful and developing green chemistry technologies. Energy chemistry deals with the importance of energy to society, the ultimate origin and fate of energy, emissions versus pollution. The origin, geochemical transformations and accumulation of fossil fuels, processing and utilisation of fossil fuels, synthetic and alternative fuels including direct routes to synthetic fuels, indirect routes to synthetic fuels, biofuels, fuel cells and topical issues.

Assessment: One 2-hour examination and one 1-hour examination: 55% + Assignments: 15% + Laboratory work and short laboratory reports: 30%