Abstract: College chemistry is a compulsory course for developing new energy talents, typically offered in the early years of university education. Based on years of teaching and research practice, and considering the psychological characteristics and learning habits of Chinese freshmen, this paper organizes the main content of college chemistry into structured modules. It explores the relationship between course content and the development of micro-nano functional materials, analyzing how college chemistry education can cultivate advanced thinking abilities such as first-principles thinking. It is expected to contribute to the cultivation of research-and-design talents urgently needed in China’s new energy industry.

Key words: New energy industry, Cultivation of research-and-design talents, College chemistry, Micro-Nano functional materials, Higher-order thinking