99910 - CONCETTI DI BASE IN ELETTROCHIMICA E TECNICHE DI ANALISI

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the students will have a basic knowledge of electrochemistry. They will learn about the operating principles of the electrochemical cells and the main electrochemical techniques used for the study of materials and systems, such as voltammetric, potentiostatic and galvanostatic techniques.

Course contents

The course is divided into two modules held by two different teachers:

Prof. Luca Evangelisti, Introduction to electrochemical principles and techniques, 3CFU

Prof. Francesca Soavi, Electrochemistry of energy storage conversion systems, 3 CFU

The teachers will cover the program shown below comprehensively and without discontinuity, in a compact way for clarity.

The student will know the principles and applications of electrochemical techniques for applications of interest to the environment

- Introduction to electrochemistry

- Electrochemical techniques

- Electrochemical devices for environmental monitoring

- Electrochemical devices for water treatment

- Electrochemical devices for the production of chemicals (electrolysis)

- Electrochemical devices for energy: conversion (H2-fuel cells), batteries

Readings/Bibliography

F. Fuller, J. N. Harb, Electrochemical Engineering, Wiley

In class, indications will be given on the reference texts, all available in libraries. Supporting articles and reviews will also be provided.

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons in which some basic aspects of electrochemical energy storage and conversion systems will be addressed, the state of the technology of some devices and some aspects of materials research and development.

Practical laboratory exercises are provided for the electrochemical characterization of materials and devices and data analysis

“As concerns the teaching methods of this course unit, all students must attend Module 1, 2 [https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/health-and-assistance/health-and-safety/online-course-on-health-and-safety-in-study-and-internship-areas] online, while Module 3 on health and safety is to be attended in class. Information about Module 3 attendance schedule is available on the website of your degree programme”

Assessment methods

The final exam is oral and aims to assess, based on a topic chosen by the student and two or more questions on the main topics covered, both the acquisition of the knowledge specified in the course syllabus and the student's ability to navigate the topics discussed, including the use of bibliographic material provided by the instructor.

Teaching tools

The power point presentations used during the lessons and in-depth material will be provided. This material is made available to the student in electronic format via the internet. The power point presentations used during the lessons will be uploaded in advance of the corresponding lessons. It is suggested to print the presentations and bring them to class.

Students who need compensatory tools for reasons related to disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD) can directly contact the Service for Students with Disabilities (disabilita@unibo.it) and the Service for Students with learning disabilities (dsa@unibo.it) to agree on the adoption of the most appropriate measures.

Office hours

See the website of Luca Evangelisti