A VR-Assisted Hybrid Teaching Model for Sustainable Mechanochemical Synthesis: Educational Overview and Case Study of a Cu-N-Heterocyclic Carbene Undergraduate Laboratory

Key Points

• This work aims to integrate sustainable synthesis practices and modern technologies into undergraduate chemistry education.
• Developed a VR-assisted hybrid teaching model for mechanochemical synthesis in an undergraduate laboratory.
• Evaluated educational outcomes through student engagement and understanding in sustainability concepts.
• Case study focused on the application of Cu-N-heterocyclic carbene in laboratory exercises.
• Improvement in student understanding of sustainable synthesis concepts as indicated by pre-and post-assessment scores (p<0.05).
• Increased engagement in laboratory activities, with 90% of students reporting a positive experience.
• Demonstrated efficacy of the VR-assisted model in enhancing learning of complex chemical concepts.