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Hands-on Electrochemistry for Energy Storage and Conversion Applications
Last Updated: 2026-07-21 00:35:20
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