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Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:11
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 and Moodle.
Literature
Textbook recommendations for advanced studies on the topics of the course: - 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)
- Main link
- Course information
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- calculator, can be programmable; 10 A4 pages summary/equations; table of half-cell potentials; periodic table of elements; non-subject specific dictionary (native language - english)
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies |
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2 h weekly |
| exercise | Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies |
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1 h weekly |
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