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

Abeer F. Shunnar; Abdulrahman Aoudi; Musa Suleiman; Mohamed Aslam; Safaa Al Yousif; Aya Shanti; Gihan Elbait; Amin Ali; Meriem Bildsten; Emilia Oueis; Andrew B. Lowe; Janah Shaya

doi:10.1039/d6su00054a

January 1, 2026RSC SustainabilityOpen Access

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

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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.

Implication

Examines the impact of VR-assisted education on sustainable synthesis in undergraduate chemistry, suggesting enhanced learning outcomes.

Abstract

Integrating sustainable synthesis and modern instructional technologies into undergraduate laboratory education is essential for advancing chemistry teaching aligned with sustainability goals. This work presents an overview of the educational implications...

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Shunnar et al. (2026) studied this question.

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

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

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