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 in modules held by 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.

Laboratory sessions
At the end of the laboratory sessions, students are required to submit a written report on the activities carried out. A positive evaluation of the report is a prerequisite for admission to the oral exam, although it will not influence the final exam grade.
Negative evaluation of the report: it will be assigned if the report lacks a clear or complete description of the objective of the experiment, the materials and methods used, and the results obtained. Inaccurate presentation of the collected data through graphs and tables will also result in a negative evaluation.
Positive evaluation of the report: it will be given for a report that provides a concise, precise, and clear description of the purpose of the experiment, the methodologies and tools used, the results obtained, and the conclusions discussed during the session. Accurate and well-structured presentation of data using tables and graphs is also required.

Students with learning disabilities (LD) or temporary or permanent disabilities: please contact the relevant University Office ([https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it]) promptly. This office will advise the affected students of any accommodations. These accommodations must be approved by the instructor at least 15 days in advance, who will evaluate their suitability, also taking into account the course's learning objectives.

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 will be provided with introductory notes outlining the laboratory activities, which will serve as a guide throughout the practical sessions.
During the lab session, explanations will be given regarding the objectives of the exercise, the methods and instruments used. Instructions will also be provided on how to write the final report, including the most appropriate methods for presenting the collected data.
All presentation notes used during the explanations will be made available to the students.

Office hours

See the website of Francesco Paolucci

See the website of Marco Malferrari