School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Photoluminescence and Photochromism in Solution and in Solid Matrices - Interaction Kit Photo-Mol

Nico Meuter, Graduation on 12.12.2018; Doctoral Thesis (in German)

Abstract: In this thesis, the experimental and material kit "Photonen und Moleküle (Photo-Mol)" was developed for the integration of photoprocesses, especially fluorescence, phosphorescence and photochromism ... [more]

Hotspots with particularly relevant contents for "Chemistry with Light" can be found in this thesis on the following pages with the respective contents :

  • p. 7 to p. 12: excited states and photoluminescence
  • li>p. 21 to p. 25: photochromism, photo steady state, solvatochromism
  • S. 29 to p. 44: photoluminescence of esculin in tartaric acid, PVA, and gelatin
  • p. 45 to p. 48(+S .91): upconversion of photons via TTA
  • p. 60 to p. 67: model experiment on the RESOLFT concept
  • p. 83 to p. 67. 91: energy level model in didactic concise variations
  • p. 93 to p. 98: experiments and accompanying material in the "Photo-Mol" kit

Molecular logic with color absorbing and emitting molecules based on spiropyran

Sebastian Spinnen, Graduation on 01.02.2019; Doctoral Thesis (in German)

Abstract: Information and communication skills are the foundation of our modern technology society. Despite cultural and linguistic barriers, it is becoming increasingly important ... [more]

Hotspots with particularly relevant contents for "Chemistry with Light" can be found in this thesis on the following pages with the respective contents :

  • p. 3 to p. 27: photoluminescence, solvatochromism, energy transfer
  • p. 29 to p. 39: molecular switches, photoisomerizations
  • p. 41 to p. 47: molecular logic - conceptual basics
  • p. 75 to p. 27: photoluminescence, solvatochromism, energy transfer/li>
  • p. 29 to p. 39: molecular switches, photoisomerizations
  • p. 41 to p. 47: molecular logic - conceptual basicsp. 75 to p. 27 84: trippl switch SP/ME/MEH+ in toluene and ethylene glycol
  • p. 114 to p. 120: logical AND- ... INHIBIT gates with SP/ME/MEH+
  • p. 160 to p. 170: Model experiment on the RESOLFT concept
  • p. 179 to p. 18: eLearning module on molecular logic

High-pressure synthesis and characterization of new gallium- and indium containing borates and didactics research on the topics light, luminescence and LED from the perspective of an inorganic chemist

Daniela Vitzthum, Graduation on 25.07.2018; Doctoral Thesis (in German)

Abstract: This dissertation combines solid-state research and chemistry didactics. The solid-state part is about fundamental research in the field of high-pressure group 13 element borates. By means of a 1000 t press, two new gallium- ... [more]

Hotspots with particularly relevant contents for "Chemistry with Light" can be found in this thesis on the following pages with the respective contents :

  • p. 141 to p. 149: physical basics of light and color
  • p. 177 to p. 183: experiments on color perception
  • S. 195 to p. 195: LED Throwies
  • p. 195 to p. 218 (+worksheets): Workshop "Light, Luminescence, LEDs"

Host-guest-complexes with cyclodextrins - structural characteristics and didactical potential

Simone Krees, Graduation on 27.10.2009; Doctoral Thesis (in German)

Abstract: Based on the status quo of scientific findings host-guest-complexes with cyclodextrins were investigated in order to demonstrate the essential structural characteristics of cyclodextrins ... [more]


Hotspots with particularly relevant contents for "Chemistry with Light" can be found in this thesis on the following pages with the respective contents :

  • p. 72 to p. 86: Fluorescence enhancement by complexation with β-cyclodextrin
  • p. 87 to p. 101: Photochromism and thermochromism of spiropyrane-γ-cyclodextrin complexes

E/Z Isomerisations in Molecular Switches - The Azo-Group as Molecular Key Component

René Krämer, Graduation on 13.12.2016; Doctoral Thesis (in German)

Abstract: Within the framework of this dissertation E/Z isomers, that allow experimental access to basic concepts of photochemistry, especially molecular switches ... [more]

Hotspots with particularly relevant contents for "Chemistry with Light" can be found in this thesis on the following pages with the respective contents :

  • p. 21 to p. 43: molecular switches - E/Z (trans-cis) isomerizations
  • p. 53 to p. 59: photochemical and thermal isomerizations of azobenzenes
  • p. 66 to p. 66: molecular switches - E/Z (trans-cis) isomerizations/li>
  • p. 59: photochemical and thermal isomerizations of azobenzenes
  • p. 66 to p. 66 70: Syntheses of Z-diazocin
  • p. 75 to p. 85: Photochemical and thermal isomerizations of diazocins
  • p. 101 to p. 115: Didactic potential of E/Z(trans-cis) isomerizations

Photoelectrochemistry and electroluminescence : experimental and multimedia development of a new topic for teaching

Claudia Bohrmann-Linde, Graduation on 14.03.2003; Doctoral Thesis (in German)

Abstract: Photoelectrochemistry and electroluminescence - opening an new scientific field for the teaching of chemistry. Following the description of the current state of knowledge ... [more]



From Acrylic Glass to the OLED-display - Conjugated Polymers in Curricular Innovation

Amitabh Banerji, Graduation on 26.07.2012; Doctoral Thesis (in German)

Abstract: The thesis at hand addresses the didactic-experimental and didactic-conceptual development of conjungated polymers for the curricular innovation ... [more]

Hotspots with particularly relevant contents for "Chemistry with Light" can be found in this thesis on the following pages with the respective contents :

  • p. 7 to p. 17: Electrically conductive polymers - theoretical principles
  • p. 20 to p. 34: Electroluminescence in organic light emitting diodes OLED (theory)
  • p. 40 to p. 68: Construction of OLEDs in multiple versions and their characterization
  • p. 68 to p. 70: Model display with self-made OLED
  • p. 74 to p. 83: Didactic exploration of OLEDs for teaching
  • p. 84 to p. 89: Learning tool as model animation for OLED
  • p. 102 to p. 108: Interdisciplinary extension to the model OLED display

Organic Photovoltaics for Teaching and Learning

Melanie Zepp, Graduation on 02.08.2017; Doctoral Thesis (in German)

Abstract: The goal of this thesis, based on the current state of scientific research, was to develop and optimize an organic solar cell using the semiconductor components ... [more]

Hotspots with particularly relevant contents for "Chemistry with Light" can be found in this thesis on the following pages with the respective contents :

  • p. 3 to p. 9: Theoretical Principles of Photoprocesses
  • p. 9 to p. 21: Electrically conductive polymers - theoretical principles
  • p. 21 to p. 38: Theoretical principles of organic photovoltaics
  • p. 43 to p. 73: Easy-OPV (organic photovoltaic cell): Construction and measurements
  • p. 79 to p. 94: Curricular integration of OPV and interactive model animation

Photoredoxsystems for Converting and Storing Solar Power Chemically

Maria Heffen, Graduation on 02.03.2017; Doctoral Thesis (in German)

Abstract: In this thesis, photoredox reactions for the conversion of light energy and its storage in chemical systems as well as their possible applications in photogalvanic cells will be investigated based on the current state ... [more]

Hotspots with particularly relevant contents for "Chemistry with Light" can be found in this thesis on the following pages with the respective contents :

  • p. 8 to p. 25: organic and inorganic photocatalysts (theory)
  • p. 40 to p. 51: Various viologens as substrates in the Photo-Blue-Bottle experiment
  • p. 73 to p. 44: Organic and inorganic photocatalysts in experiments
  • p. 65 to p. 85: microscale Photogalvanic concentration cells
  • p. 104 to p. 114: embedding the Photo-Blue-Bottle experiments in teaching
  • p. 114 to p. 120: Experimental kit PHOTO-CAT and project course St. Anna

Explorative Studie zur curricularen Einbindung photochemischer Inhalte in den Chemieunterricht

Yasemin Gökkus, geb. Yurdanur, Promotion am 21.04.2020; Zur Dissertationsschrift

Kurzfassung: Durch die Dissertation soll der reale Bedarf von photochemischen Inhalten seitens der Schule und ihre Relevanz im schulischen Kontext aufgezeigt werden. Hierfür wurde eine umfangreiche explorative Untersuchung durchgeführt, welche in der Praxis in Anlehnung an die nutzenorientierte Grundlagenforschung nach Stokes mit Charakterzügen der Designed Based Research und partizipativen Aktionsforschung umgesetzt wurde ... [mehr]


Photochemie der Ketone - Experimente und Konzepte für die Lehre sowie die Untersuchung der photochemischen Bildung von 1,2-Dibenzoylethan aus Butyrophenon

Heiko Hoffmann, Promotion am 08.07.2020; Zur Dissertationsschrift

Kurzfassung: Die Arbeit umfasst fachwissenschaftliche und fachdidaktische Aspekte.

Fachwissenschaftliche Aspekte: Im Rahmen dieser Arbeit wurden die photochemische Bildung von 1,2-Dibenzolyethan aus Butyrophenon in Acetonitril und weitere damit überlappende Frage-stellungen untersucht ... [mehr]

Fachdidaktische Aspekte: Im Rahmen dieser Arbeit wurde ein aus drei Teilen bestehendes Konzept zur experimentellen Erschließung von Prinzipien der Photochemie entwickelt, und zwar vorwiegend anhand von Photoreaktionen verschiedener Keton-Moleküle als Modellverbindungen ... [mehr]


Synthesis, characterisation and application of uncoated, silan-coated and UV-modifiied nano-zinc oxides

Bernd Rohe, Graduation on 08.06.2005; Doctoral Thesis (in German)

Abstract: In the course of the research for this dissertation uncoated, silane-coated and UV-modified nanoscale zinc oxides with a high surface area ... [more]

Hotspots with particularly relevant contents for "Chemistry with Light" can be found in this thesis on the following pages with the respective contents :

  • p. 16 to p. 24: photocatalytic degradation of organic chlorine compounds
  • p. 63 to p. 66: photochemical synthesis of silane-coated nano-zinc oxides
  • p. 91 to p. 44: photocatalytic activity of the silane coated nano-zinc oxides
  • p. 102 to p. 104: Light to electric power with silane coated nano-zinc oxides

Elektrochemical Deposition and Characterisation of Polymers on FTO-coated Sheets of Glass

Ibeth Nathaly Rendón Enríquez, Graduation on 02.02.2017; Doctoral Thesis (in German)

Abstract: Several conducting polymers have been synthesized through potentiostatic oxidative electro polymerisation (chronoamperometry) using a self-made potentiostat ... [more]

Hotspots with particularly relevant contents for "Chemistry with Light" can be found in this thesis on the following pages with the respective contents :

  • p. 9 to p. 13: conductive polymers
  • p. 14 to p. 16: electropolymerization (theory)
  • p. 27 to p. 30: Self-constructed devices: potentiostats and electrochemical cells
  • p. 73 to p. 80: Electrochemical polymer deposition on Pt and FTO electrodes
  • p. 50 to p. 73: Electrochromic windows and organic photovoltaic cells

Multimedia - Teaching and Learning tools for Education

Ralf-Peter Schmitz, Graduation on 15.12.2009; Doctoral Thesis (in German)

Abstract: Digital teaching and study media on the subject of "Multimedia - Teaching and Learning tools for Education" have been developed according to the didactical concepts ... [more]

Hotspots with particularly relevant contents for "Chemistry with Light" can be found in this thesis on the following pages with the respective contents :

  • p. 9 to p. 16: multimedia learning in the research of learning psychology
  • p. 18 to p. 21: Implementation of didactic concepts in digital media for chemical education
  • p. 24 to p. 35: Hypermedia learning program for conduction of electricity in water
  • p. 35 to p. 39: Hypermedia learning network for the synthesis of sodium chloride
  • p. 40 to p. 85: Flash animations on various topics in lower and higher secondary education
  • p. 86 to p. 100: flash animations on beta-carotene and chlorophyll

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