Explores methods for analyzing microbial communities, including FISH, PCR, stable isotopes, and single-cell genomics, to link functions to individual cells.
Covers exercises on carboxymethyl cellulose, pH considerations for ion exchange, UV-visible spectroscopy, Lambert-Beer law applications, protein retention, and infrared spectroscopy analysis.
Explores the diversity and structure of sponge spicules and skeletons, including the biomineralization process and the potential environmental archive they provide.
Explores nanocrystal synthesis, focusing on nucleation and growth mechanisms, classical and non-classical theories, and chemical reaction mechanisms for metal oxides and semiconductors.
Explores catalyst characterization methods, including gas adsorption, spectroscopy, and N2 physisorption, highlighting the importance of in situ/operando approaches for understanding catalyst behavior.
