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Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:41:49
Abstract
The course provides an introduction to the principles and applications of electrochemical energy conversion (e.g. fuel cells) and storage (e.g. batteries) technologies in the broader context of a renewable energy system.
Objective
Students will discover the importance of electrochemical energy conversion and storage in energy systems of today and the future, specifically in the framework of renewable energy scenarios. Basics and key features of electrochemical devices will be discussed, and applications in the context of the overall energy system will be highlighted with focus on future mobility technologies and grid-scale energy storage. Finally, the role of (electro)chemical processes in power-to-X and deep decarbonization concepts will be elaborated.
Content
Overview of energy utilization: past, present and future, globally and locally; today’s and future challenges for the energy system; climate changes; renewable energy scenarios; introduction to electrochemistry; electrochemical devices, basics and their applications: batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers, flow batteries, supercapacitors, chemical energy carriers: hydrogen & synthetic natural gas; electromobility; grid-scale energy storage, power-to-gas, power-to-X and deep decarbonization, techno-economics and life cycle analysis.
Resources
Lecture Notes
all lecture materials will be available for download on the course website.
Literature
- M. Sterner, I. Stadler (Eds.): Handbook of Energy Storage (Springer, 2019). - C.H. Hamann, A. Hamnett, W. Vielstich; Electrochemistry, Wiley-VCH (2007). - T.F. Fuller, J.N. Harb: Electrochemical Engineering, Wiley (2018)
Learning Materials (Links)
- Learning environment
- Course information and material
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- calculator, can be programmable; 6 A4 pages summary/equations
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise | Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies |
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3 h weekly |
Offered In
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Elective Block: Energy (Offer in HS (as from HS19 on): -227-1635-00L Electric Circuits -151-1633-00L Energy Conversion At least 10KP must be achieved for the elective block: Energy.)
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Electives (Students are free to choose from a range of D-CHAB chemistry courses appropriate to their level of study (please note admission requirements). In case of doubt, contact the student administration.)
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Elective Courses (The students are free to choose individually from the entire course offer of ETH Zürich on the Master level. Please consult the study administration in case of questions.)
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Electives (- Elective Core Courses for the 2007 MEST regulations - Electives for the 2018 MEST regulations These courses are particularly recommended, other ETH-courses from the field of Energy Science and Technology at large may be chosen in accordance with your tutor.)
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