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529-0507-00L 6 Credits MSC D-CHAB
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Hands-on Electrochemistry for Energy Storage and Conversion Applications

Lecturers & Examiners: PD Dr. Lorenz Gubler, Dr. Emiliana Fabbri, Dr. Juan Herranz Salañer, Dr. Sigita Trabesinger
Additional Information: Previous attendance to one of the two electrochemistry-related courses available at ETHZ (Electrochemistry by Prof. P. Novak, or Physical Electrochemistry and Electrocatalysis by Prof. T.J. Schmidt) is mandatory.
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Abstract

The course will provide the students with hands-on laboratory experience in the field of electrochemistry, specifically within the context of energy related applications (i.e., Li-ion and redox flow batteries, fuel cells and electrolyzers).

Objective

Solidify the students’ theoretical knowledge of electrochemistry; apply these concepts in the context of energy-related applications; get the students acquainted with different electrochemical techniques, as well as with application-relevant materials and preparation methods.

Content

Days 1 & 2: Introduction to basic electrochemical processes Days 3 - 8: 3 x 2-day blocks of laboratory work (rotating assignments): - Lithium-ion batteries - Redox flow batteries - Polymer electrolyte fuel cells Days 9 & 10: preparation and completion of the course’s report and oral presentation (for evaluation)

Resources

Lecture Notes

The course material will be prepared and provided by the lecturers.

Literature

References to academic publications of specific relevance to the experiments to be performed will be included within the courses’ script

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
1h written exam on topics of the course, written report + oral presentation (see below)Grouped in teams of 2-4 persons, the students will have to prepare a written report in which they shall provide their replies to specific questions on each of the experiments completed during the course. Also, on the last days each group will deliver an oral presentation on one of these topics.Auxiliary means for the test: Lecture materials (slides, handouts, annotations)

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup End
02.05.2020

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Hands-on Electrochemistry for Energy Storage and Conversion Applications
Kurs wurde vom Juni auf den August/ September verschoben Die neuen Kursdaten sind folgende: 31. Aug - 4. Sep / 7.-9. Sep (PSI) & 10./11. Sep (ETHZ)
  • 10.09 Date 07:45-17:30 (HCI F 8)
  • 11.09 Date 07:45-17:30 (HCI F 8)
80 h semesterly

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