LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the student will be able to
- name the most common electrochemical cells used for electrochemical energy conversion and storage
- know typical applcatons for the above-mentioned cells
- konw how electrochemically active materials function during electrochemical energy conversion and storage reactions
- apply electrochemical theories for understanding the behavior of the cells used for electrochemcial energy conversion and storage
- apply electrochemical analysis methods for investigation of electrochemcial energy conversion and storage cells
Credits: 5
Schedule: 22.10.2024 - 28.11.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Milla Vikberg, Tanja Kallio
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Different type of electrochemical cells used for electrochemical energy conversion and storage applications are presented. These include, for excample, batteries, fuel cells and water electrolyzers for hydrogen generation. The students get acquainted with the operation of these cells and effect of the electrochemically active material properties on their performance. Assembly of electrochemical energy cells is practisized and electrochemical analysis methods used to characterize them are introduced.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Assgnements, laboratory experiments, seminar presentation, written reports
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Workload comprises of contact sessions, laboratory work, individual homework and teamwork.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Jiujun Zhang, Lei Zhang, Hansan Liu, Andy Sun, Ru-Shi Liu, and Rushi Liu: Electrochemical Technologies for Energy Storage and Conversion
Available as an e-book at the Aalto library
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
2025-2026 Autumn IIRegistration:
The course is limited to max. 20 students. However, all students in the Energy Storage major are selected if enrolled in time. If there are less than 20 enrolled students in the Energy Storage major, students in the Chemistry and Materials Science, Chemistry, Functional Materials, and Advanced Energy Solutions major are prioritized. If there are less than 20 enrolled students in the above mentioned majors, other students meeting the prerequisites can be accepted to the course.
A course implementation may be cancelled if the number of students enrolled to the course implementation does not meet the required minimum of five students. In the case of cancelled course implementations, the students enrolled to them must be provided with an alternative way of completing the course or be advised to take some other applicable course.