Introduction to spectroscopy UV-Visible spectroscopy-Absorption laws
Instrumentation formation of absorption bands Chromophore and auxochrome concept application of UVVisible spectroscopy; IR spectroscopy - Principle selection rules spectral features of some classes of
compounds important features of IR spectroscopy NMR spectroscopy-Principle relaxation processes
instrumentation shielding-deshielding effects spin-spin coupling coupling constant applications of NMR.
03
Characterization Techniques-II
4 Lectures
Introduction to Thermal methods instrumentation and applications (TGA
DTA DSC). Introduction to microscopy techniques- instrumentation and applications (AFM and SEM).
04
Phase rule
5 Lectures
Introduction to phase rule one component system two component systems advantages and
limitations.
05
Electrochemistry
10 Lectures
General concepts of electrochemistry concentrations cell galvanic cell Fuel cellshydrogen-oxygen fuel cell solid oxide fuel cells Batteries-dry cell lead storage Nickel-cadmium Li-ion
batteries functioning and their applications.
Applications of electrochemistry in corrosion and its control: Introduction Types of corrosion-chemical and
electrochemical Mechanisms of corrosion factors affecting corrosion and different protection methods for
corrosion control.
06
Green Chemistry
10 Lectures
Introduction to green chemistry Twelve Principles of green chemistry Synthesis of biofuel
Alternative sources of energy: Photo-catalysis Solar cells.