Materials and Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (ENE230)
The course will deal with the various types of materials used for energy conversion and storage. Emphasis will be placed in materials for renewable/sustainable energy, including battery technology, solar energy, and fuel cells.
Course description for study year 2024-2025
Facts
Course code
ENE230
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Time table
Content
- Overview of materials for energy conversion and storage: solar cells, batteries, fuel cells, H2 production and storage (metal hydrides) & gas-power plants materials (catalysts, porous materials).
- Materials for battery fabrication: Lead-acid, Li-ion, Ni metal hydrides, NaS, metal-air. Structural and chemical properties. Material selection and design criteria.
- Introduction to physical and chemical characterization techniques for materials: spectroscopy, microscopy, surface and textural properties, morphology, calorimetry, X-ray methods, mechanical testing
- Characterization methods as applied to degradation studies and quality control of battery materials
Learning outcome
After the course one should
- Understand the different materials and technologies utilized for energy conversion and storage.
- Get familiar with the various materials that are used for battery technology and their different characteristics.
- Understand the structural and chemical properties of materials for solar energy, hydrogen production, and fuel cells.
- Discover the various physicochemical techniques employed for the characterization of these materials.
- Elaborate on the role of materials selection for energy conversion and storage, with a focus on sustainability.
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Recommended prerequisites
ENP100 Process and Production Engineering, KJE101 Fundamental Chemistry, MSK200 Materials Technology
Exam
Two home exam and one written exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 70/100 | 3 Hours | Letter grades | |
| Home exam | 15/100 | Letter grades | ||
| Home exam | 15/100 | Letter grades |
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
David Scott HallStudy Program Director:
Jelena Popovic-NeuberHead of Department:
Øystein ArildMethod of work
Lecture-based course with some home assignments to practice and test concepts.
Open for
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Course assessment
There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.
