410304.0 Applied Electrochemistry (5 cr)
Cooperation network course
Network: FITech Energy studies for Master’s students
Available for: Doctoral studies, Master's students and Bachelor's and Master's students
This course is offered through the Network for Fitech Energy 2. These studies are available for master's and doctoral degree students studying in the Faculty of Mathematics and Science and the Faculty of Information Technology.
Description
The aim of the course is to give students basic knowledge in electrochemistry including some common applications of electrochemistry.
Learning outcomes
The students should know and get familiar with common electrochemical concepts and techniques/methods, such as:
- Electrochemical reactions at metal electrodes
- The electrical double layer
- Nernst and Butler-Volmer equation
- Voltammetry, potentiometry, conductometry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and scanning electrochemical microscopy
- Electrocatalysis
- Bioimpedance
- Batteries (lithium-ion and redox flow batteries), supercapacitors and fuel cells
- Electrochemistry in biological systems
- Spectroelectrochemistry, electrochromism, light-emitting electrochemical cells and dye senzitized solar cells
- Some common electrochemical sensors
General skills (allmänfärdigheter):
- Theoretical knowledge about the most common electrochemical concepts and techniques/methods.
- To apply theoretical knowledge in practical applications.
- Understand the operational principle of batteries.
- Critical evaluation of results obtained in electrochemical measurements.
Description of prerequisites
Basic knowledge in chemistry and the driving force behind chemical reactions.