Course detail

Photochemistry

FCH-MC_FCPAcad. year: 2023/2024

Fundamental principles, structure of electronic excited states, electronic absorption spectra, static and dynamic properties of excited states, Jablonski diagram and transitions between electronic excited states, kinetics of photophysical and photochemical processes. Sources of UV radiation. Basics of photochemical reactions, photocatalytic reactions. Imaging systems, photochemical imaging systems (light sensitive polymers, others), UV curing technology and systems, electrophotography, photodegradation and photostabilization of polymer materials, environmental photochemical processes and technologies.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

Background of physics, physical chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Written exam.
none

Aims

Provide overview of scientific conception application potential of photochemistry.
Theoretical background of photochemistry and photophysics, photochemical reactions of organic, inorganic and macromolecular compounds, polymer imaging systems and photopolymerizable systems and their use, photodegradation and photostabilisation of polymer materials, background of photochemical reactions in atmosphere.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Klán P., Wirz J.: Photochemistry of Organic Compounds. From Concepts to Practice. Wiley 2009 (EN)
Lapčík L., Pelikán P., Čeppan M.: Fotochemické procesy. Alfa, Bratislava 1989. (SK)
Šíma J., Čeppan M., Jančovičová V., Prousek J, Velič D.? Fotochémia. Princípy a aplikácie. STU Bratislava, 2011. (SK)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Elearning

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPCP_CHCHTE Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
  • Programme NKCP_CHCHTE Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Fundamental principles, structure of electronic excited states,
2. Electronic absorption spectra, static and dynamic properties of excited states,
3. Jablonski diagram and transitions between electronic excited states, kinetics of photophysical and photochemical processes,
4. Basics of photochemical reactions,
5. Imaging systems, photochemical imaging systems (light sensitive polymers, others),
6. UV curing technology and systems,
7. Electrophotography,
8. Photodegradation and photostabilization of polymer materials,
9. Environmental photochemical processes and technologies.

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Elearning