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Engineering Chemistry

 # Engineering Chemistry

## Unit I: Atomic and Molecular Structure & Advanced Materials (8 Lectures)


### A. Molecular Orbitals

1. Molecular Orbital Theory

   - Postulates and principles

   - LCAO (Linear Combination of Atomic Orbitals)

   - Bonding and antibonding orbitals

   - Bond order calculation

   - Magnetic properties


2. Applications to Molecules

   - Homonuclear diatomic molecules

   - Heteronuclear diatomic molecules

   - Electronic configurations and properties


### B. Chemistry of Advanced Materials

1. Liquid Crystals

   - Classification (Thermotropic, Lyotropic)

   - Properties and characteristics

   - Types (Nematic, Smectic, Cholesteric)

   - Industrial applications

   - Liquid crystal polymers and elastomers


2. Graphite and Fullerene

   - Structure and properties

   - Applications

   - Carbon nanotubes (CNTs)

     * Types (SWCNT, MWCNT)

     * Properties

     * Applications


3. Nanomaterials

   - Concepts and properties

   - Synthesis approaches

   - Applications


4. Green Chemistry

   - 12 principles

   - Green synthesis

   - Environmental impact

   - Applications (Adipic acid, Paracetamol synthesis)


## Unit II: Spectroscopic Techniques (10 Lectures)

- UV, IR, and NMR basics

- Applications and numerical problems

- Optical isomerism

- Geometrical isomerism

- Chiral drugs


## Unit III: Electrochemistry and Materials (8 Lectures)


### A. Electrochemistry and Batteries

- Basic concepts

- Primary cells

- Secondary cells

- Lead-acid batteries


### B. Corrosion

- Types and causes

- Prevention and control

- Industry-specific issues


### C. Engineering Materials

- Cement composition

- Manufacturing

- Setting and hardening

- Plaster of Paris


## Unit IV: Water Technology and Fuels (7 Lectures)


### A. Water Technology

- Sources and impurities

- Water hardness

- Boiler troubles

- Softening techniques

- Analysis methods


### B. Fuels and Combustion

- Classification and characteristics

- Calorific values

- Coal analysis

- Biogas production

- Environmental impact


## Unit V: Materials Chemistry (7 Lectures)


### A. Polymers

- Classification

- Polymerization processes

- Types and applications

- Industrial polymers

- Environmental impact


### B. Organometallic Compounds

- Preparation methods

- Applications of RMgX and LiAlH4


## Course Outcomes

1. Understanding of molecular structure, bonding, and advanced materials

2. Application of spectral techniques and stereochemistry

3. Knowledge of electrochemistry, corrosion, and engineering materials

4. Comprehension of water technology and fuel analysis

5. Understanding of polymer chemistry and organometallic compounds

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