C9263 - ELECTROCHEMICAL STORAGE/CONVERSION SYSTEMS

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student has acquired basic and technological knowledge of the most advanced battery, battery materials and components, with a view to sustainability e safety

Course contents

Li- and Na-ion battery technology: cell components  (electrode, electrolytes, separators) and strategies for improving performance and sustainability. The basics of cell and battery production are also taught, as well as aspects related to the safety and regulatory will be also discussed.

Next generation batteries and redox flow batteries: in-depth aspects of future-proof electrochemical energy storage systems. The operation of various future battery technologies (e.g. metal-air batteries, metal-sulphur batteries, solid-state batteries, novel redox flow batteries) will be presented.

Readings/Bibliography

Recent papers, and public documents from the main international association (Battery 2030, BEPA, IEA, EERA). All the documents will be uploaded in Virtuale

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons and lab practice. Lab experiences could be substituted by exercise and simulation in class in case of logistic problems.

Activities in the chemical laboratory are planned. To attend the practical part students are required to attend Module 1 and 2 in e- learning mode [https://www.unibo.it/it/servizi-e-opportunita/salute-e-assistenza/salute-e-sicurezza/sicurezza-e-salute-nei-luoghi-di-studio-e-tirocinio] and a Module 3 about health and safety in study places. Information about the dates and modes to attend module 3 will be published on the Degree Course website.

Assessment methods

The final exam is oral and aims to verify, on the basis of a topic selected by the student and two or more questions on the main topics covered, both the acquisition of knowledge required by the course program and the student's ability to know how to move within of the topics covered, also using the bibliographic material provided by the teacher.

As topic of choice, the student can present a short report (also as group work) in the form of a ppt presentation on one of the covered topics. The mode of these presentations will be decided with the students during the course and may also take place at a different time than the date of the exam. The ability to present the specific topics of the ppt presentation and the correctness of the answers to the questions will contribute to the vote. Organic vision and criticism of the topics and mastery of specific language will be evaluated very positively; mnemonic knowledge of the subject, lack of synthesis and inappropriate specific language will be evaluated less positively.

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

The use of AI is prohibited during assessments. Any use constitutes a violation of academic integrity.

Teaching tools

Power point presentations used during the lessons, papers and software for simulations and data elaboration will be uploaded on the site Insegnamenti on Virtuale before the corresponding lesson. It is advisable to consult the ppt presentations before the lesson in order to be able to follow the lesson in a proactive way.

Links to further information

https://virtuale.unibo.it/

Office hours

See the website of Catia Arbizzani