B1725 - ANALISI CHIMICA E IMPATTO AMBIENTALE

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student is able to understand the principles that define analytical chemistry as a “problem-solving” discipline.

They are capable of identifying the most appropriate methodologies for solving simple analytical problems and of presenting and evaluating experimental data using statistical procedures.

Furthermore, they are able to understand standard operating procedures and to draft an analysis certificate, and have acquired the main concepts of environmental chemistry relevant to understanding the sustainability of processes and materials.

Course contents

Introduction to Materials Sustainability. Definitions, circular economy, ecological and carbon footprint. Materials and technologies for renewable energy production and storage. Physical properties and manufacturing aspects of semiconductors, and characterization methods for photovoltaics and for electrical and chemical energy storage. Next-generation solar cells (e.g., metal-organic perovskites). Sustainability of energy materials – state of the art. Innovative and green materials: biomaterials, recycled materials, low-energy materials.

Readings/Bibliography

Lecture notes will be made available online by the teacher. For further study, the following are recommended:

Tecnologie delle energie rinnovabili; Daniele Cocco, Pierpaolo Puddu; Biblioteca contemporanea 2022.

Sustainable Materials for Next Generation Energy Devices, Challenges and Opportunities; Kuan Yew Cheong, Lung-Chien Chen; Elsevier 2021.

Energy Materials, Fundamentals to Applications; Sanjay Dhoble, N. Kalyani, B. Vengadaesvaran, Abdul Arof; Elsevier 2021.

- M.F. Ashby, 'Materials and the Environment: Eco-informed Material Choice', Elsevier
- T.E. Graedel & B.R. Allenby, 'Industrial Ecology and Sustainable Engineering', Pearson
- Callister – Rethwisch, 'Scienza e Ingegneria dei Materiali', EdiSES

Teaching methods

Lectures are delivered in a traditional format and make use of both slides (as visual support) and the blackboard (traditional or electronic) for demonstrations and examples.

A seminar with experts in the fields of photovoltaics and energy storage may be included.

Practical exercises and the preparation of a written report, to be discussed during the exam, are also part of the course.

 

Assessment methods

The assessment of learning is carried out through an oral examination.

 

Teaching tools

Blackboard (traditional or electronic) and video projector.

Office hours

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