Academics / Courses / DescriptionsMAT_SCI 483: Solid State Electrochemistry for Energy Storage and Conversion
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Prerequisites
Mat-Sci 404-2, which may be taken concurrently; Mat-Sci 314 or equivalentDescription
Thermodynamics and kinetics of ion and electron transport in solids, with emphasis on processes in electrolyte and electrode materials used in energy storage and conversion. Treatment of electroanalytical characterization techniques including a.c. impedance spectroscopy, voltammetry, and d.c. polarization methods. Examples focus on solid state fuel cells, but methodologies are applicable to a wide range of technologies including electrochemical gas separation membranes, batteries, supercapacitors, and hydrogen storage materials.
Objectives/Outcomes: A student who has successfully completed this course will be able to understand the latest research results in the field of electrochemical energy conversion and storage, and be able to design and conduct research programs that push the field forward.