66953 - Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage

Academic Year 2017/2018

  • Docente: Mario Berrettoni
  • Credits: 4
  • SSD: CHIM/01
  • Language: Italian
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Rimini
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Chemistry and Technologies for the Environment and Materials (cod. 8514)

Learning outcomes

After completing this course the student knows the main applications of electrochemical techniques in the production and accumulation of energy. Can you assess the efficiency of an electrochemical energy system. Know the main types of devices on the market and understand its impact on the environment.

Course contents

Thermodynamic of electrochemical systems.
Electronic and ionic conductors. Electrolyte solutions.
Primary and secondary batteries, their characterization.
Description of main batteries on the market.
Fuel Cells
Power generation through non-silicon photovoltaic cells.
Analysis of materials connected with the characteristics of cells and their environmental impact

Readings/Bibliography

Modern Electrochemistry, J.O.M. Bockris, A.K.N. Reddy, Kluwer Academic/Plenum Press
Modern Batteries, C. A. Vincent, B. Scrosati, Butterworth-Heinemann, Second edition 1997
HANDBOOK OF BATTERIES, David Linden Editor, Thomas B. Reddy Editor, McGraw-Hill  Third Edition

Teaching methods

Lectures, supported by numerical exercises on the subjects.

Assessment methods

At the end of the course is provided an oral examination and / or written with a discussion of a report on a topic chosen by the student.
The assessment is based on:

organization of the presentation
exposure
content of the presentation
answers to questions

Teaching tools

Use of the projector and blackboard during classes.Text book.

Office hours

See the website of Mario Berrettoni