What it is about
In this module you will learn the fundamentals and applications of electrochemical technologies: from cells and reaction kinetics over transport phenomena to batteries, fuel cells, electrolysis and corrosion. By the end you will be able to thermodynamically and kinetically evaluate electrochemical systems, apply essential characterization methods and design technological components as well as assess their operating behavior.
What you will be able to do
- Understand the fundamentals of electrochemical cells and terminology
- Calculate cell potentials and thermodynamics
- Describe and calculate electrochemical kinetics
- Identify and quantify transport phenomena
- Assess the influence of electrode structures and configurations
- Name and apply electroanalytical techniques
- Explain properties and performance of batteries, fuel cells and capacitors
- Describe applied electrochemical technologies
- Explain the basics of semiconductors and photoelectrochemical effects
- Explain and assess thermodynamics and mechanisms of corrosion
What the module consists of
- VorlesungDelivery of formulas, models, theories, calculation techniques and best practices; discussion and analysis
- ÜbungApplication of thermodynamic laws, analytical and numerical examples, programming tasks and introduction to measurement methods
- Labor/PraktikaIntroduction and application of electrochemical analysis instruments and data evaluation
- SelbststudiumIn-depth study through exercises and data analysis
Teaching method
- Vortrag/PräsentationIntroduction to theory, models and practical concepts
- Praxisbeispiele/DemonstrationenIllustration of applications and measurement methods
- Übungsaufgaben und ProgrammierübungenPractice of analytical and numerical calculations
- LaborübungenIntroduction and application of electrochemical instruments and data evaluation