German innovation initiative for nanotechnology

In many areas of nanotechnology, Germany can count on a good knowledge basis due to its diverse activities in nanosciences. This knowledge basis, when paired with the production and sales structures needed for implementation and the internationally renowned German talent for system integration, should consequently lead to success in the marketplace. And this is exactly the field of application for the innovation initiative Nanotechnologie erobert Märkte (nanotechnology conquers markets) and for the new BMBF strategy in support of nanotechnology. Until now, aspects of nanotechnology have been advanced within the confines of their respective technical subject areas. However, the primary aim of incorporating them into an overall national strategy is to build on Germanys well-developed and internationally competitive research in science and technology to tap the potential of Germanys important industrial sectors for the application of nanotechnology through joint research projects (leading-edge innovations) that strategically target the value-added chain. This development is to be supported by government education policy to remedy a threatening shortage of skilled professionals. To realize that goal, forward-looking political policymaking must become oriented to a uniform concept of innovation, one that takes into consideration all facets of new technological advances that can contribute to a new culture of innovation in Germany. And that includes education and research policy as well as a climate that encourages and supports innovation in science, business and society.     

做好“学业帮扶”为化学创新人才培养保驾护航

学生在大学学习一段时间后综合表现会出现巨大差异,这种差异会直接影响学生的学习能力和成长进步,同时也影响学院人才培养质量。基于心理学研究理论,通过对照法、问卷法等方式进行调查,分析影响学生学业的主观和客观因素,探讨解决问题的路径和“学业帮扶”式举措。问题的解决不仅是单纯的学习辅导,更是对学生的成长进行全过程、全方位的帮扶,需调动全员协调配合来实现。该研究和做法,可促进化学本科教学与管理工作,有利于提高人才培养质量。     

综合性大学通识课程“化学与健康”的教学探索

通识课程是高校专业教学内容的重要组成部分,对于提高本科人才培养质量具有深远的作用。通识课“化学与健康”的教学内容涉及化学、生命、药学、医学、环境等学科。该课程可以拓宽学生知识面、促进多学科交叉,达到提高科学素养的目的。以通识课“化学与健康”教学实践为基础,针对综合性大学该课程的建设基础、课程目标及教学内容设计、教学方法与手段、教学效果、思政元素的引入等方面进行了讨论,调研了国外相关课程设置的特点,为加强高校、尤其是综合性大学通识课程的建设提供参考。     

县域“高中化学名师发展基地项目”的探索与实践

为落实《国家中长期教育改革和发展规划纲要》,提升教师专业素养,肥城市教体局与北京师范大学化学学院签订“高中化学名师发展基地项目”,围绕高中教师特别关注的教材教法、课程衔接、科普教育、教研与论文写作、高考指导等主题,形成了“教学研训立体化”的高中化学教师培训体系,提升了高中化学教师的整体教育教学水平,培养出一批教学名师,催生出县域高中与优质高师教育共建教师研训共同体新样态。     

基于移动端虚实结合的高职药学专业有机化学实验教学*

将一种基于移动端的虚拟仿真软件应用于高职院校有机化学实验教学。以“乙酸异戊酯的制备”实验教学为例,通过引入虚拟仿真实验操作,帮助学生了解实验操作的细节,熟悉实验步骤。结果表明,虚拟仿真实验提升了学生的自主学习兴趣,增强了实验信心,提高了实验操作能力。     

成果导向教育理念下的涂料配方设计课程教学改革和实践*

为了实现“涂料配方设计”课程的教学目标,将成果导向教育(Outcome-based education, OBE)理念引入涂料配方设计课程教学改革实践中,遵循以预期学习成果为中心来设计、组织、实施和评价教学的结构模式。首先根据本校涂料人才培养定位制定课程的预期学习成果;然后在预期学习成果的基础上优化教学过程,如对教学内容进行选择,同时在教学实施中强化学生的主体地位,并且通过教学方法的改革促进预期学习成果的达成;最后构建合理的预期学习成果评价体系。尽管将OBE理念引入涂料配方设计课程教学中取得了一些成效,但该体系的建设还有待于进一步改进和完善。     

师范院校有机化学教学融入课程思政的探索与实践*

通过有机化学的教学探索与实践,着力构建三维课程思政建设体系,让“课程思政”进课前、驻课中、留课后,挖掘有机化学思政元素、构建课程思政案例库,并在探索与实践中实施教学效果调查、跟踪学生发展、深化反思总结,努力发挥有机化学教学融入课程思政的积极成效,实现通过有机化学专业课程的教与学来达到育人目的,助力培养卓越未来教师。     

学科核心素养视域下高中化学教材的新变化及教学启示*——以“化学与可持续发展”为例

基于学科核心素养视角对新、旧人教版教材的“化学与可持续发展”主题进行比较分析,厘清教材内容的变化并充分挖掘教材修订对学生学科核心素养的培育价值,抽提素养发展功能,分析教学价值取向,为有效开展新课标理念下的化学教学提供参考。     

Beyond Kolbe and Hofer–Moest: Electrochemical Synthesis of Carboxylic Anhydrides from Carboxylic Acids

Herein we report a conceptually new non-decarboxylative electrolysis of carboxylic acids to obtain their corresponding anhydrides as highly valuable reagents in organic synthesis. All carbon atoms of the starting material are preserved in the product in an overall redox-neutral reaction. In a broad substrate scope of carboxylic acids the anhydrides are generated with high selectivity, which demonstrates the versatility of the developed method. Beneficially, no dehydrating reagents are required in comparison to conventional methods and the synthesis is based on uncritical starting materials using graphite and stainless steel as very inexpensive and eco-friendly electrode materials.     

Evaluating and managing the sustainability of investments in green and sustainable chemistry: An overview of sustainable finance approaches and tools

Green chemistry (GC) was developed to maximise resource efficiency and minimise hazards in chemical processes and products. Over time, the approach evolved into green and sustainable chemistry (GSC), which aims at promoting the development of an ecologically friendly society. GSC encourages society's reliance on sustainable materials and technologies/processes and supports the ambitious sustainability targets set by international organisations. It also steers public attention to the provision of sustainable solutions for producers, consumers and investors. Since GSC implementation requires significant financial investment, this paper describes a broad range of approaches and tools to assess the sustainability of potential investments and shows, although with a primary focus on environmental sustainability, how life cycle approaches could be used to define enhanced key performance indicators. Thus, the paper may serve as a useful reference for: (i) chemical companies interested in evaluating the sustainability performance of activities requiring financial investment, and (ii) investors interested in evaluating the sustainability of potential financial investments.