Materials and Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (ENE230)

The course will deal with the various types of materials used for energy conversion and storage. Emphasis will be placed in materials for renewable/sustainable energy, including battery technology, solar energy, and fuel cells.


Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

ENE230

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

Norwegian

Content

  • Overview of materials for energy conversion and storage: solar cells, batteries, fuel cells, H2 production and storage (metal hydrides) & gas-power plants materials (catalysts, porous materials).
  • Materials for battery fabrication: Lead-acid, Li-ion, Ni metal hydrides, NaS, metal-air. Structural and chemical properties. Material selection and design criteria.
  • Introduction to physical and chemical characterization techniques for materials: spectroscopy, microscopy, surface and textural properties, morphology, calorimetry, X-ray methods, mechanical testing
  • Characterization methods as applied to degradation studies and quality control of battery materials

Learning outcome

After the course one should

  • Understand the different materials and technologies utilized for energy conversion and storage.
  • Get familiar with the various materials that are used for battery technology and their different characteristics.
  • Understand the structural and chemical properties of materials for solar energy, hydrogen production, and fuel cells.
  • Discover the various physicochemical techniques employed for the characterization of these materials.
  • Elaborate on the role of materials selection for energy conversion and storage, with a focus on sustainability.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

ENP100 Process and Production Engineering, KJE101 Fundamental Chemistry, MSK200 Materials Technology

Exam

Two home exam and one written exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 70/100 3 Hours Letter grades
Home exam 15/100 Letter grades
Home exam 15/100 Letter grades

Coursework requirements

Lab excersises

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

David Scott Hall

Head of Department:

Øystein Arild

Method of work

Lecture-based course with some home assignments to practice and test concepts.

Open for

Battery and Energy Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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