2025 (Current Year) Faculty Courses School of Materials and Chemical Technology Department of Materials Science and Engineering Graduate major in Materials Science and Engineering
Solid-state catalyst analysis
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Materials Science and Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Satoshi Ishikawa
- Class Format
- Lecture
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Class
- -
- Course Code
- MAT.C420
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2025
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 19, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
Solid state catalysts have been widely employed in various industrial processes due to their significant economic and environmental benefits. On the other hand, their analysis is difficult because these materials typically have a heterogeneous nature that makes their study difficult. In this lecture, we will learn the basics and applications of solid catalyst analysis methods based on the analysis of commonly used catalyst systems.
In this lecture, widely used analytical methods will be explained with practical examples. By learning the principles and real-world applications of these methods, you can understand the research framework from catalyst development to functionality analysis.
The course also aims to provide students with a broad knowledge of materials chemistry, enabling them to apply the acquired knowledge to their own research topics.
Course description and aims
Students will acquire the following abilities by taking this course:
1) Be able to explain the principles of fundamental analytical methods for solid catalysts.
2) Be able to conduct actual analysis of solid state catalysts.
3) Be able to apply the learned analytical methods to general materials.
Keywords
Solid-State Catalysis, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Chemistry
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
After explaining the fundamentals and applications of solid state catalyst analysis, we will discuss practical research approaches using real examples. The lecture will be conducted in an online format.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to Solid State Catalyst Analysis | Learn about the main solid state catalysts and their characteristics |
| Class 2 | Catalyst Property Analysis | Learn about the main physical properties related to catalytic performance |
| Class 3 | Catalyst Function Analysis | Learn about the main functions related to catalytic performance |
| Class 4 | Analysis of Complex Metal Oxide Catalyst | Learn about the main analytical methods for complex metal oxide catalyst |
| Class 5 | Analysis of Metal Supported Catalyst | Learn about the main analytical methods for metal supported catalyst |
| Class 6 | Practical example of Solid State Catalyst Analysis-1 | Discuss about the methods for solid state catalyst analysis with practical example |
| Class 7 | Practical example of Solid State Catalyst Analysis-2 | Discuss about the methods for solid state catalyst analysis with practical example |
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)
Textbooks are not necessary
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Characterization of Solid Materials and Heterogeneous Catalysts: From Structure to Surface Reactivity
Evaluation methods and criteria
Attendance: 30%
Quizzes and reports during the lecture: 70%
Related courses
- CAP.I472 ： Advanced Course of Catalytic Chemistry
Prerequisites
There is no knowledge or skill required before lectures.