Project-Based Learning in Green Electrochemistry for Undergraduates: An Efficient Synthesis Route of a Natural Product

作     者：Liu, Ru-Xin Xiong, Feng Chen, Chao Ding, Tong-Mei Zhang, Shu-Yu 

作者机构：Shanghai Jiao Tong Univ Shanghai Key Lab Mol Engn Chiral Drugs Shanghai 200240 Peoples R China Shanghai Jiao Tong Univ Sch Chem & Chem Engn Shanghai 200240 Peoples R China 

出 版 物：《JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION》 (化学教育杂志)

年 卷 期：2023年第100卷第2期

页      面：689-696页

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学科分类：0401[教育学-教育学] 07[理学] 0703[理学-化学] 

基　　金：Zhiyuan Scholar Program [ZIRC2020-5] Chuntsung Scholar Program [2021-02-05] Center for Teaching and Learning Development of Shanghai Jiao Tong University [CTLD 22J 0077] 

主　　题：Upper-Division Undergraduate Organic Electrochemistry Project-Based Learning Organic Laboratory Muscone 

摘      要：Project-based learning is widely used in organic laboratories. This goal-oriented and inquiry-based learning model complements student-centered training. Such models focus on complicated issues or real-world problems on the frontier of chemistry. Students progress through three project phases: preproject, during the project, and postproject. Herein, we combined organic synthesis, electrochemistry, and green chemistry to improve students understanding of organic reactions and mechanisms and exposed them to a new method of organic synthesis, which is electrochemistry. Moreover, we integrated the concept of green chemistry into the study of organic chemistry, and student assessment indicated substantial improvement in the understanding of this concept. Students designed a simple electrochemical reactor and accomplished the synthesis of (+/-)-muscone. Meanwhile, student competencies were comprehensively improved. The project included a literature review, experimental procedures, and essay writing. Overall, responses from students regarding the project experience were highly affirming.