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Atoms in Action with Professor Pratibha Gai

The Royal Institution via YouTube

Overview

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This course explores the atomic level of chemical reactions using an atomic resolution-environmental transmission electron microscope. The learning outcomes include understanding how atoms move and change positions in crystal structures during reactions, and the applications in various fields. The course teaches skills such as operating an electron microscope, analyzing atomic movements, and exploring catalyst nanoparticles. The teaching method involves a lecture by Professor Pratibha Gai. The intended audience includes individuals interested in chemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology.

Syllabus

Atoms in Action
Chemical reactions
Electron microscope
How to get to the atomic level
Key features
Aberration correction
Spherical aberration correction
Single item level instrumentation
Diesel oxidation catalysts
Platinum palladium and alumina
Catalyst nanoparticles
Monolith catalysts
Polymers
VPO
Mechanism
Biofuel
Atom Scale Mechanism
ETM
Fuel Cells
Titania
Catalytic Reactor
Grain Boundary
New Field of Research
Antibacterial Tests
Conclusion

Taught by

The Royal Institution

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