What it is about
In this module you will gain a broad overview of functional materials that are today used or researched for energy generation, conversion and storage. You will learn the relevant material classes, their important properties and indicators, and you will be able to evaluate materials and their suitability for various energy applications.
What you will be able to do
- identify the most important materials of energy science
- explain the operating principles of energy conversion and storage devices
- name factors that determine the performance of functional materials
- analyse and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of materials with regard to their future viability
What the module consists of
- VorlesungDelivery of content on materials and their properties
- Seminare (für Masterstudierende)Deepening and discussion of specific topics; supplementary events
- PräsentationenStudent presentations to deepen understanding and application of what was learned
Teaching method
- Vorlesungen mit PowerPoint und Animationenpresentation of content and visualization of relationships
- Interaktive Diskussionen und Tafelgebrauchexplanation and deepening of difficult content
- Bereitstellung von PDF-Folien und Literatur in TUM Moodlepre- and post-processing of lectures; access to relevant research literature