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Zhang, Wei

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  • In general, Dr. Zhang's research program utilizes the tools of organic synthesis, dynamic covalent chemistry, and physical chemistry, through rational molecular design, to develop novel functional materials (organic or hybrid nanocomposites) with potential applications in carbon capture, molecular separation, controlled nanoparticle synthesis, catalysis, closed-loop recyclable polymers, energy storage, and light harvesting.

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  • organic porous materials, covalent organic frameworks, carbon capture, dynamic covalent chemistry, alkyne metathesis, olefin metathesis, imine metathesis, spiroborate exchange, dynamic nucleophilic aromatic substitution, organic nanotube, 2D shape-persistent macrocycles, 3D shape-persistent molecular cages, nanocomposites, self-healing materials, malleable thermosets, covalent adaptable networks, biomass polymers, transmembrane channel, artificial photosynthesis, energy storage

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Teaching

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  • BCHM 3491 - Organic Chemistry 2 for Biochemistry Majors
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2021
    Covers amines, alkylation reactions, additions to unsaturated C-C bonds, aromaticity and aromatic reactivity, organic materials, biomolecules, nomenclature of organic compounds, reaction mechanism. Department enforced corerquisite: CHEM 3341 or CHEM 3381. Formerly CHEM 3491. Degree credit not granted for this course and CHEM 3471 and CHEM 3331.
  • CHEM 3321 - Laboratory in Organic Chemistry 1
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021
    Instruction in experimental techniques of modern organic chemistry emphasizing chemical separations and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, and aromatic compounds. Stereochemical modeling and the identification of organic unknowns by spectroscopic and chemical methods are also introduced. Department enforced corequsite: CHEM 3311 or CHEM 3451.
  • CHEM 3331 - Organic Chemistry 2
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2022
    Lect. and rec. Intended primarily for nonmajors. Topics include structure and reactions of alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones, and amines; introduction to the chemistry of heterocycles, carbohydrates, and amino acids; nomenclature of organic compounds; synthesis; and reaction mechanisms. Department enforced corequsite: CHEM 3341 or CHEM 3381. Degree credit not granted for this course and CHEM 3471 or BCHM 3491.
  • CHEM 3341 - Laboratory in Organic Chemistry 2
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021
    Lab. Instruction in experimental techniques of modern organic chemistry emphasizing reactions involving alcohols, ketones, carboxylic acids, and their derivatives. Department enforced corequsite: CHEM 3331 or CHEM 3471 or BCHM 3491.
  • CHEM 3361 - Laboratory in Organic Chemistry 1 for Chemistry Majors
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2020
    Required course for chemistry majors. Instruction in experimental techniques of modern organic chemistry emphasizing chemical separations and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, ketones, and alkyl halides. Explores stereochemical modeling and the chemical identification of organic unknowns. Department enforced corequsite: CHEM 3311 or CHEM 3451. Degree credit not granted for this course and CHEM 3321.
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