529-0507-00L Hands-on Electrochemistry for Energy Storage and Conversion Applications
| Semester | Spring Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | L. Gubler, E. Fabbri, J. Herranz Salañer, S. Trabesinger |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | 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 - 529-0191-01L Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 529-0507-00 P | Hands-on Electrochemistry for Energy Storage and Conversion Applications Block course at the end of the spring semester Daten:Sept. 6-10 / 13-16 (PSI) and Sept. 17 (ETHZ) | 80s hrs |
| L. Gubler, E. Fabbri, J. Herranz Salañer, S. Trabesinger |
Catalogue data
| 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). |
| Learning 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 - Redox flow batteries - Polymer electrolyte fuel cells Day 9: finalize data processing, prepare for oral presentation and exam Day 10 (at ETH): presentations and exam |
| 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 |
| Prerequisites / Notice | - Course language is english. - The course will take place at the Paul Scherrer Institut, 5232 Villigen PSI (www.psi.ch). - The number of participants is limited to 18 (first-come first-served basis, Master level students have priority over PhD students). - Students are encouraged to bring their own protective gear for the work in the lab (lab coat, safety goggles). If needed, this can also be provided, please contact the organizers in advance. - Participants need to be insured (health / accident insurance). - On-site accommodation at the PSI guesthouse (www.psi.ch/gaestehaus) is possible and will be arranged. Admittance criterion: 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 - 529-0191-01L Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 6 credits |
| Examiners | L. Gubler, E. Fabbri, J. Herranz Salañer, S. Trabesinger |
| Type | graded semester performance |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Additional information on mode of examination | 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) |
Learning materials
| Documents | Course Website |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| Places | 18 at the most |
| Waiting list | until 21.05.2021 |
| End of registration period | Registration only possible until 28.02.2021 |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Master | Chemical Aspects of Energy | W |  |
| Chemical and Bioengineering Master | Environment and Energy | W | |