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529-0507-00L 6 Credits MSC D-CHAB , D-MAVT , D-ITET

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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

Prerequisites: previous attendance of at least one of the following courses is mandatory: - 529-0659-00L Electrochemistry: Fundamentals, Cells & Applications - 529-0440-00L Physical Electrochemistry and Electrocatalysis - 151-0234-00L Electrochemical Energy Systems

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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 batteries, fuel cells and water 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

Day 1: Course introduction, electrochemistry refresher Day 2: Rotating disk electrode (RDE) studies Days 3 - 8: 3 x 2-day blocks of laboratory work (rotating assignments): - Lithium-ion batteries - Polymer electrolyte fuel cells - Water electrolysis cells Day 9: finalize data processing, prepare for oral presentation and exam Day 10 (at ETH): presentations and exam

Resources

Lecture Notes

- The course material will be prepared and provided by the lecturers.- Students should bring their own laptop- Origin will be used for data treatment demonstration

Literature

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

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

1h written exam on topics of the course + oral presentation (see below)Grouped in teams of 2-4 persons, the students will deliver an oral presentation (0.5 h) on an assigned topic of the course.Allowed material for the exam: lecture materials (slides, handouts, annotations)

Registration & Places

Max Places: 15
Signup End: 25.02.2024

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
practical/laboratory course	Hands-on Electrochemistry for Energy Storage and Conversion Applications 10 days block course. June 3-7 / 10-13: PSI June 14: ETHZ	14.06 Date 08:45-16:30 (HCI D 8)	80 h semesterly

Offered In

Chemistry Master
- 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.)
  - Chemical Aspects of Energy
Chemical and Bioengineering Master
- Electives
  - Environment and Energy
Energy Science and Technology Master
- Electives (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.)
  - Energy Flows and Processes