529-0191-01L  Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies

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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.
Learning 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.
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)
Prerequisites / Notice	Basic physical chemistry background required, prior knowledge of electrochemistry basics desired.
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Techniques and Technologies assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies fostered Personal Competencies Critical Thinking fostered

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	4 credits
Examiners	L. Gubler, J. Herranz Salañer, S. Trabesinger
Type	session examination
Language of examination	English
Repetition	The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examination	written 120 minutes
Additional information on mode of examination	Lernelemente: Übungen können wöchentlich eingereicht werden und werden korrigiert. Bei einer durschnittlichen Bewertung von 70% oder höher übers gesamte Semester erhält die Studentin / der Student einen Notenbonus von 0.25.
Written 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)
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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Programme	Section	Type
Atmospheric and Climate Science Master	Minor in Sustainable Energy Use	W
Chemistry Bachelor	Chemical Aspects of Energy	W
Chemical and Bioengineering Master	Environment and Energy	W
Energy Science and Technology Master	Energy Flows and Processes	W
Integrated Building Systems Master	Specialised Courses	W
Materials Science Master	Elective Courses	W
Nuclear Engineering Master	2. Semester	W
Science, Technology, and Policy Master	Energy and Mobility	W
Environmental Engineering Bachelor	Elective Block: Energy	W
Environmental Sciences Master	Minor in Sustainable Energy Use	W
Process Engineering Master	Core Courses	W