2024 Faculty Courses School of Science Department of Chemistry Graduate major in Energy Science and Informatics
Advanced Organic Electrochemistry
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Energy Science and Informatics
- Instructor(s)
- Shinsuke Inagi
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Mon
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- ESI.H415
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 14, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
[Outline] In this course, after learning about the basic principles and research methods for electrode reactions of organic compounds, students will study electrode reaction theory and electrosynthesis theory that leverages the special characteristics of electrode reactions. The instructor will also present examples of new techniques and industrialization processes in organic electrochemistry.
[Goals] By studying the electrode reactions of organic compounds, students will deepen their understanding of molecular transformations and material synthesis from electrical energy, as well as the interface reactions of energy devices.
Course description and aims
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) Explain the electron-transfer behavior of organic compounds.
2) Have an understanding of the synthetic and material applications of electrogenerated species.
Keywords
Organic electrosynthesis, Electron transfer, Oxidation and reduction, Electrogenerated species, Electropolymerization, Environmentally friendly synthesis
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
At the end of class, students are given exercise problems to solve.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Fundamental principles and methods for organic electrochemistry | Explain various methods for electrosynthesis. |
| Class 2 | Umpolung and selectivity in organic electrosynthesis | Explain specific selectivities in electrosynthesis. |
| Class 3 | Electroauxiliaries in organic electrosynthesis | Explain the effects of electroauxiliaries. |
| Class 4 | Mediators in organic electrosynthesis | Explain the mechanism of indirect electrochemical reactions. |
| Class 5 | Electropolymerization | Explain electropolymerization and its application. |
| Class 6 | Recent developments in organic electrochemistry | Study the recent development in electrosynthesis. |
| Class 7 | Industrial applications of organic electrochemistry | Explain industrial applications of organic electrochemistry. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 30 minutes preparing for class and another 30 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
Organic Electrochemistry, CORONA publishing (2012)
Fundamentals and Applications of Organic Electrochemistry, Wiley (2014)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None required.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Student's course scores are based on final exam or report assignment (70%) and exercise problems (30%).
Related courses
- ENR.H420 ： Introduction to Photochemistry I
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.