M1 - Chemistry of materials (MAT P1)

- Reminder of thermodynamics of single component systems.

- Basic notions of thermodynamics of multicomponent systems. Chemical potential, Gibbs-Duhem relation, variance.

- Knowledge of thermal analysis techniques that allow the construction of binary/ternary diagrams: TGA, DTA and DSC

- Construction and interpretation of binary phase diagrams from thermodynamic quantities. Diagrams of Gibbs free enthalpy, pressure and temperature as a function of the composition of the binary mixture. Liquid-liquid, liquid-vapor, solid-liquid mixtures.

- Phase transformation: first and second order transitions, critical points. Examples.

- The supercritical state: definition, thermodynamic properties, most extensive industrial applications.

- Construction and interpretation of ternary phase diagrams: variance, definitions of ternary eutectic, first and second order peritectic, isothermal section, study of cooling of alloys.

Hourly volumes* :

CM :13

TD :7

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This course of solution chemistry aims at introducing the different concepts necessary to the study of complex liquid mixtures used in separative chemistry. The proposed approach is mainly thermodynamic. We explain in particular the role of concentration effects, beyond the ideal laws valid only for dilute solutions.

CM : 12 H

TD : 8 H

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This lecture, entirely provided in English, gives a basic introduction into crystallography and electron diffraction for beginners. X-ray diffraction is an important characterization technique in modern chemistry the majority of crystalline structures in inorganic and organic solids have been solved by this method. It is therefore of importance for all students to have an understanding of its basic concepts and instrumentation. The course provides explanations and principles of X-ray diffraction together with the geometry and symmetry of X-ray patterns. Beside interaction principles of X-rays and matter, it treats how to obtain quantitative intensities for single crystal and powder diffraction patterns. It naturally includes the understanding of lattice planes and the reciprocal lattice concept together with the Ewald sphere construction. Further on it gives a basic understanding of the Fourier transform relation between the crystalline structure and the diffracted intensities as well as the reciprocal lattice concept.

Electron diffraction is a complementary technique to X-rays that provides information in terms of symmetry and geometry on the materials studied. In this course, we will therefore approach the description of the method for obtaining electron diffraction pattern and their interpretation. We will be able to obtain the lattice parameters, the reflection conditions as well as the groups of possible spaces.

This lecture serves also as the introductory part to the lecture Electron Microscopy and Crystallography II

CM :14

TD :6

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Knowledge of the latest mass spectrometry techniques for the qualitative analysis of organic molecules and biomolecules.

1) Description of Fundamentals (Ion Science and Technology):

- Ionization techniques

- Analysis techniques

- Tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS)

- LC/MS and LC/MS/MS couplings

2) Application in the context of biomolecule analysis and organic chemistry reaction monitoring.

Hourly volumes* :

CM : 15 H

TD : 5 H

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Polymers are all around us: we eat them, we wear them, we build extremely complex buildings from them. From mature technologies to the most innovative materials, polymers are a crucial building block to build the world of tomorrow. In this course, we will address several aspects such as the controlled synthesis of polymers and cross-linked materials, surface modification by polymers, some characterization tools adapted to polymers and finally a last part developing the latest advances involving polymers.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 13h

            TD : 7h

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The HAC720C module deals, in 5 main parts, with "advanced inorganic materials". The^1st part is dedicated to the generalities of inorganic materials and approaches the structure-properties relations; a particular attention is brought to the chemical bond, the real crystal, and the polycrystalline solid; the various classes of inorganic materials are described. The ^2nd part deals with ceramic materials (definitions and properties) and their synthesis (raw materials including clays, shaping, drying and debinding, sintering); a distinction is made between traditional ceramics and technical ceramics (synthesis routes for oxide and non-oxide ceramics). The^3rd part concerns glasses (classification and synthesis routes) and glass-ceramics (devitrification and soft chemistry); their properties and applications are also discussed. The^4th part is dedicated to metals: properties of metals and metallic alloys; metallic nanoparticles; and, catalytic materials. The ^5th part is dedicated to inorganic materials developed for energy; ceramics (oxides and non-oxides; nanostructured) and metal hydrides are described (properties and syntheses) through several examples and in the context of their applications (accumulators, hydrogen storage and carbon dioxide capture)

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CM : 13h

TD : 7h

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This course allows the acquisition of basic knowledge and transversal skills in the field of colloids and interfaces, common to the different courses of the Master Chemistry (Chemistry of Materials, Separative Chemistry, Materials and Processes, ICAP Cosmetics Engineering, Chemistry of Biomolecules). It is also offered to international students entering the SFRI program at the University of Montpellier where the teaching is given in English. An introductory presentation on the basic notions and concepts will allow to discover and better understand the main physicochemical properties of colloidal dispersions, associative colloids, and macromolecular solutions, as well as the parameters and phenomena governing the stability in colloidal dispersions and mixed solution-colloid systems. Then, an interdisciplinary practical teaching based on the principle of the flipped classroom will be proposed to help students build and deepen their knowledge through an individual and collective analysis of the various applications of colloidal and interfacial phenomena and systems.

Hourly volumes* :

CM : 7

TD : 13

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NMR:

NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) in liquid phase is an essential spectroscopic method of analysis for the chemist, allowing in particular to determine the structure of small organic molecules or macromolecules in solution, the study of dynamic phenomena... The objective of this course is to understand the phenomena involved in this technique and to relate them to the various structural information accessible by this method. The aim is to be able to exploit the spectral data resulting from this analysis to elucidate the structure and stereochemistry of organic molecules or polymer structures, or to carry out reaction monitoring.

X-ray diffraction:

X-ray diffraction is a powerful and non-destructive technique for characterizing the crystal structure of materials, but it is also able to provide crystallographic and structural information such as lattice parameters and atomic positions. This includes all crystallized materials such as ceramics, materials for energy and information storage and transformation as well as organic molecules and metal complexes (interatomic distances and angles, stereochemistry (chirality, stereoisomerism...), intra and intermolecular bonds...). The objective of this course is an introduction to crystallography and diffraction, with the aim of understanding the operation and characteristics of an X-ray diffractometer, as well as the interpretation of diffraction patterns (structural analysis, lattice parameters).

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 10

            TD : 10

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This course will cover the fundamental concepts and practical tools related to chemometrics through : - statistical analysis of data ;

• laws of probability ;
• confidence interval estimation ;
• parametric and non-parametric tests.

An introduction to experimental design will be offered at the end of the module.

Hourly volumes* :

CM : 7h

TD : 13h

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The first part of the course presents the fundamental knowledge of organometallic chemistry of transition metals. It starts with the description of the Metal-C bond allowing the understanding of its stability and chemical reactivity. In a second step, the power of this synthesis tool for the formation of C-H, C-C bonds, ... Examples of their applications in different fields will allow the acquisition of these reactions and their fields of applications: fine chemistry, catalytic transformations of industrial importance, synthesis of natural products, preparation of materials.

The second part of this course is dedicated to the chemistry of hetero-elements focused on the elements Silicon, Tin and Boron. This part aims at presenting the different methods of preparation of boron, tin and silicon reagents as well as the main transformations performed with these compounds, with applications in organic synthesis and materials synthesis.

CM : 13 H 

TD : 7 H

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The program of this course focuses on the description of the principles and applications of the main methods for the structural characterization of solids, thin films, surfaces and interfaces, as well as several examples of applications in materials chemistry. It includes the following techniques.

• Introduction to solid state NMR (NMR signal, Interactions in solid state NMR, Magic angle rotation, NMR sequences, Cross polarization, Instrumentation, etc.)
• Electron microscopy: principle and application of scanning and transmission electron microscopies and correlated techniques (EDS microanalysis).
• Spectroscopic methods: Raman spectroscopy, photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray spectroscopies (XAS, XRF, etc.), Mössbauer spectrometry.

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            CM : 10 h

            TD : 10 h

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This teaching unit is dedicated to the deepening of the bases of organic chemistry and coordination chemistry seen in L3 and to the acquisition of notions related to molecular engineering and molecular chemistry. The UE includes lectures and tutorials. The students will work before some lectures and tutorials with course documents provided so that the lectures and tutorials can allow them to be fully involved in the training, to understand the concepts presented and the skills to be acquired. The progression program and activities will be proposed. For those students who have not seen the basics of coordination chemistry and organic chemistry, the documents will be made available.

Coordination chemistry: The teaching will cover the different aspects of transition metal and lanthanide complexes, molecular materials (polynuclear complexes and coordination polymers with extended structures (MOFs, etc.)) and their properties and applications. Structural aspects, bonding description, properties, as well as stability and reactivity aspects will be discussed. Emphasis will be put on the complexation effect and on the stability of metal, lanthanide and actinide complexes with certain ligands for applications in the biomedical field (imaging and therapy), decontamination (nuclear field), etc. The electronic (relaxivity, magnetism) and optical (absorption, luminescence) properties of these complexes will be discussed and put in the context of applications in various fields, such as imaging, electronics, sensors, etc.

Organic Chemistry: The teaching is based on the knowledge acquired in the Bachelor's degree and will approach through a reasoned study the main reaction mechanisms of organic chemistry and will allow to give a common base to all the students of the Master Chemistry. The main processes (substitution, addition, elimination, transposition...) and their essential characteristics and applications to mechanistic sequences will be examined. This course should provide the student with general tools for the analysis of mechanisms (ionic, radical, concerted) in order to understand these mechanisms in their variety.

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CM : 13 H

TD : 7 H

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The professionalization project provides a link between the traditional practical work and the internship in a laboratory or company. It is carried out in the form of a tutored project consisting of putting the student in a professional situation through collaborative (group) work based on the realization of a project in response to a problem set by a company, community, association or academic. It is part of the core curriculum of the Chemistry Master's program and is carried out under the responsibility of a member of the teaching team (university or industry). Carried out throughout the semester, this project aims to relate and anchor the knowledge/know-how acquired in the framework of the Bachelor's degree and the beginning of the Master's degree through this professional situation. These situations will be directly linked to the Master's program chosen by the students. In addition to the disciplinary skills of chemistry, other relational, organizational and communication skills, intrinsically linked to project management, will also be acquired and will arm the students for their future professional life.

Answer a research problem: example of synthesis of new phosphorescent materials.

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CM : 5h

TD : 5h

Practical work : 40h

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The internship in semester 8 of the Master 1 Chemistry of Biomolecules aims to familiarize students with research careers in life chemistry. Thus, the students will have the possibility of carrying out this training course of initiation to research within academic or private laboratories. Subject to prior acceptance by the teaching staff (internship subject related to the Master's courses and adequate environment/means), the student may look for a host team in an academic environment in the institutes of the Chemistry Pole of the University of Montpellier (IBMM, ICGM, ...), in academic laboratories outside the University of Montpellier (in France or abroad) or in the private sector (chemical, pharmaceutical, agri-food industries, biotech laboratories, ...).

Field : 2 to 4 months of internship

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The goal of this course is to enable students with a chemistry background to understand the fundamentals of process engineering.

The course consists on two main parts that are illustrated by the same process.

In the first part of the course, a drying process will be used to introduce the most common heat and mass transfer phenomena found in process engineering, from which the dimensionless numbers can be derived. In the second part, the thermodynamic properties of the air/water vapor mixtures will be used to derive basic dimensioning rules for the same drying process.

This course will be entirely taught in English.

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CM : 10

TD : 10

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The following topics will be covered:

- Biobased solvents

- Fuels from biomass

- Antioxidants derived from lignin

- Metal catalysts from plants

- Surfactants obtained from renewable resources

- Examples of industrial applications of enzymatic synthesis

Hourly volumes* :

CM : 15

TD : 5

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A general approach to liquid-liquid extraction will be developed through thermodynamic and kinetic notions in order to understand the mechanisms responsible for extraction as well as the processes taking place at the liquid-liquid interface. Fundamental aspects of other types of extraction (liquid-solid, supercritical fluid, distillation) will also be discussed.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM : 12h

            TD : 8h

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The medicinal chemistry course aims to introduce students to the key steps in the development process of molecules with biological activities. In particular, a description of the interactions involved, the notion of pharmocophores, bio-isosteria..., as well as structure-activity relationship studies will be addressed in order to consider strategies and adequate structural modifications.

Hourly volumes* :

CM : 3 pm

TD : 5 h

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This teaching unit is mutualized for the MI students of the Master Chemistry: ICAP P1, ICAP P2, MAT P1, MAT P2, BM (semester S2). The following topics will be covered:

• The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and the Units of Measurement in Green Chemistry ;
• Synthesis strategies in sustainable chemistry;
• Alternative or eco-compatible solvents for synthesis and extraction;
• Non-conventional activation techniques and applications.

CM : 13

TD : 7 H

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The mechanical and thermal properties of materials are at the heart of many applications in the field of materials for energy. After an introduction to these different fields of application, this course aims to define the different concepts necessary to master both the mechanical and thermal properties of materials, limiting itself to bulk materials.

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            CM : 11H

            TD : 9H

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General presentation of the most commonly used computational and modeling methods in the field of solid state chemistry according to the spatial and temporal scales that can be studied with them:

(1) Quantum calculations (Hartree Fock, Post-Hartree Fock methods, DFT),

(2) Force field based modeling (atomistic and coarse grain),

(3) Hybrid QMM and AACG modeling.

Presentation of the different calculation techniques: static and optimization calculations, molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo.

The UE will have courses of type CM and TP. Two practical modeling works will be proposed: modeling techniques in classical mechanics and quantum calculations.

            CM : 11H

            TD : 9H

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This teaching unit is dedicated to the presentation of inorganic materials and nanomaterials for use in the biomedical field (imaging, therapy, implants). This UE is the deepening of the knowledge acquired in the UE HAC930C (Development of materials for health). The aim is to develop health issues and inorganic materials and nanomaterials in diagnosis, therapy and well-being. Strategies for the development of future inorganic materials and nanomaterials based on therapeutics and multifunctionality, and smart materials will also be addressed.

The UE includes lectures and tutorials. A group project on the (theoretical) study of an inorganic material or nanomaterials for health will be proposed to the students.    

CM : 11

 TD : 9

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This UE will address in small groups or in a personalized way the pedagogical tools and good practices related to communication and professional insertion, through :

• knowledge, skills, competencies, attitudes and motivations assessments;
• awareness of job search techniques;
• CV and cover letter writing;
• rules of oral and written communication;
• mock job interviews.

Situations directly related to the sectors of activity targeted by the students' courses will be proposed.

TP : 20h

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The electronic and optical properties of solids are at the heart of many applications in the field of energy (photovoltaic panels, passive coolants...), light production (white diodes, lasers...), electronics (components, microprocessors...). After an introduction to these different fields of application, this course aims to define the different concepts necessary to master both the electronic and optical properties of materials, which are essential for understanding the most modern technologies.

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            CM : 11H

            TD : 9H

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Hybrid" materials are a new family of materials, associating organic ligands with inorganic entities, and are increasingly studied at both fundamental and application levels.

In this EU, two main categories of hybrid materials will be discussed:

• Coordination Networks and Metal-Organic Frameworks
• Organosilicon/carbon materials

CM : 10 h

TD : 10 h

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The theoretical knowledge necessary for the understanding, formulation and implementation of dispersed systems will be detailed in this module. The physico-chemical principles governing the preparation and stability of solid-liquid and liquid-liquid dispersions will be detailed in accordance with the specifications and the expected properties of use. The different concepts addressed are dispersibility of powders, modification of the solid/liquid interface for the control of zeta potential and colloidal interactions (extended DLVO), rheology of dispersed systems in relation with the state of dispersion. Liquid-liquid dispersion: emulsification, Winsor's R ratio, HLD formulation and formulation maps.

Introduction to synthesis techniques in dispersed media: emulsion synthesis of nanoparticles, latex, microcapsules...

CM : 11

TD : 9

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