2023 Faculty Courses School of Materials and Chemical Technology Department of Materials Science and Engineering Graduate major in Materials Science and Engineering
Soft Materials Physical Chemistry
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Materials Science and Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Yukio Ouchi
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Mon (S8-623)
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- MAT.P402
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 8, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
This course covers the history and background of ionic liquids, contrasting ionic liquids and molecular liquids while giving an overview of the features of ionic liquids. The course will then focus on structural parameters for ionic liquids, and students will deepen their understanding of bulk structures and surface structures as well as distinctive electron structures. The course then covers properties and functions of ionic liquids, introducing the latest examples. (Classes conducted in English in even years)
Course description and aims
[Objectives] By taking this course, students will gain an understanding of the structure, properties, and functions of ionic liquids that are gaining attention as next generation liquids, from a physical chemistry perspective.
[Topics] Ionic liquids are in the liquid phase, without a fixed shape, and have a high degree of structural formation possibilities that come with microscopically seen large-scale fluctuations. This property produces functions that differ greatly from the structure and physical properties of normal molecular liquids. We will attempt to further develop our understanding of material science, and gain a comprehensive understanding that encompasses quantum chemistry, thermal mechanics, chemical reactions, electrochemistry, and interfacial chemistry.
Keywords
ionic liquid, solution chemistry, surface chemistry, electrochemistry, physical chemistry
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Course materials are provided beforehand. Before coming to class, students should check the course schedule and contents of the course materials. Required learning should be completed outside of the classroom for preparation and review purposes.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Ionic liquid : historical background | Homework is given in the class |
| Class 2 | Concepts characteristics for ionic liquids | Homework is given in the class |
| Class 3 | Structure of ionic liquids (structure, surface structure, electronic structure) | Homework is given in the class |
| Class 4 | Physico-chemical properties of ionic liquids (dynamics) | Homework is given in the class |
| Class 5 | Physico-chemical properties of ionic liquids (reactions) | Homework is given in the class |
| Class 6 | Functions of ionic liquids (nano structure) | Homework is given in the class |
| Class 7 | Functions of ionic liquids (energy device, biological and environmental) | Homework is given in the class |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
Course materials can be found on T2SCHOLA.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
P. Atkins, Physical Chemistry, Oxford
Evaluation methods and criteria
Homework: 30%, Final exam.: 70%
Related courses
- MAT.P204 ： Physical Chemistry (Thermodynamics)
- MAT.P304 ： Physical Chemistry (Electrochemistry)
- MAT.P306 ： Physical Chemistry (Surface)
Prerequisites
No prerequisites