Inorganic Membranes and Thin Films

Catalog description

Synthesis and properties of various types of inorganic membranes and thin films, with focus on the sol-gel process and its use for synthesis of porous materials and thin films. Inorganic membranes and thin films represent a new research area of great importance for chemical engineers, materials scientists and chemists. They are finding increasing applications in separation processes, chemical reactor systems, fuel cells and batteries of impact on energy and environment. Requires prior knowledge of inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, calculus, thermodynamics, mass transport, basic materials science, and separation processes to be successful in this course.