Unit

Code	A006191
CFU	3
Teacher	Alceo Macchioni
Teachers	Alceo Macchioni
Hours	21 ore - Alceo Macchioni
Learning activities	Affine/integrativa
Area	Attività formative affini o integrative
Sector	CHIM/03
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	Brief history of industrial catalysis. Basic aspects of catalysis: (1) kinetic principles; (2) types of chemical bonds and elementary stages related to molecular complexes and surfaces. Heterogeneous catalysis. Homogeneous catalysis. Catalysis in natural and artificial photosynthetic processes.
Reference texts	R. A.vanSanten, P. W. N. M.vanLeeuwen, J. A.Moulijn, B. A. Averill, Catalysis: an Integrated Approach, Elsevier, 2000.
Educational objectives	Mastery of the topics covered. Students are expected to be able to critically analyze the operation of catalytic systems of industrial interest, operating in both homogeneous and heterogeneous phases, addressed during the course based on structural and mechanistic considerations.
Prerequisites	Basic knowledge of general and inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry.
Teaching methods	Lectures on all course topics.
Other information
Learning verification modality	Oral exam (approximately 40 minutes) to verify that students are able to critically analyze the operation of catalytic systems of industrial interest, operating in both homogeneous and heterogeneous phases, addressed during the course based on structural and mechanistic considerations.
Extended program	Brief history of industrial catalysis: (1) relationship between raw material availability and catalyst development; (2) selected examples of currently used industrial catalytic processes. Basic aspects of catalysis: (1) kinetic principles; (2) types of chemical bonds and elementary stages related to molecular complexes and surfaces. Heterogeneous catalysis: mechanistic aspects of synthesis gas conversion reactions, hydrogenation reactions, oxidation reactions, and reactions for automotive exhaust gas purification. Homogeneous catalysis: hydrogen production reactions from water (water splitting) and biomass, catalysis in natural and artificial photosynthetic processes (NADH regeneration).
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile	Clean and affordable energy. Industry and innovation.

Code	A006192
CFU	3
Teacher	Alceo Macchioni
Teachers	Alceo Macchioni
Hours	36 ore - Alceo Macchioni
Learning activities	Altro
Area	Altre conoscenze utili per l'inserimento nel mondo del lavoro
Sector	NN
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	Laboratory experience on catalytic and electrocatalytic processes of relevance to the energy field such as: 1. hydrogen production from waste biomass; 2. water splitting; 3. regeneration of NADH.
Reference texts	Materials provided by the lecturer.
Educational objectives	Learn the rudimentary basics of the experimental set up of catalytic and electrocatalytic experiments in accordance with the safety regulations of scientific laboratories.
Prerequisites	Basic knowledge of general and inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry.
Teaching methods	Classroom explanation of how to carry out the laboratory experiments. Conduct of catalytic experiments initially guided and then autonomously by students.
Other information
Learning verification modality	Oral Exam.
Extended program	Catalysis experiments related to: hydrogen production reactions from water (water splitting) and biomass; regeneration of NADH; dehydrogenation of formic acid.
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile	Clean and affordable energy. Industry and innovation.