2024 Faculty Courses School of Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering Graduate major in Energy Science and Informatics
Topics in Applied Electrochemistry
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Energy Science and Informatics
- Instructor(s)
- Hajime Arai / Masaaki Hirayama / Masahiko Hayashi
- Class Format
- Lecture (Livestream)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 7-8 Mon
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- ESI.H411
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 14, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
Electrochemical devices that convert electric energy and chemical energy by exchanging electrons or ions are widely used as power storage and power generation applications, and it is believed that their importance will grow in the future. In this lecture, we will study energy conversion and storage devices such as a storage battery, fuel cell, capacitor, based on the principle of operation and the material of construction, with emphasis on surface reactions. Based on the present state of things concerning the improvement of performance of various energy devices, the latest topics and future trends will be overviewed. The classes are held online using Zoom, chiefly by Dr. Masahiko Hayashi, a part-time lecturer from NTT laboratory.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course, students will be able to discuss the operating principles and features of components of different types of electrochemical energy conversion and storage devices along with historical details, while also gaining an understanding from the problems of the newest developments and the position of each device.
Keywords
electrochemistry, energy conversion, energy storage, rechargeable batteries, fuel cells, capacitors, sensors, artificial photosynthesis
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Individual topics will be lectured.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to electrochemical devices，Electrochemical reactions in electrochemical devices | Explain the roles and issues of electrochemical devices and electrochemical reactions in electrochemical devices |
| Class 2 | History of battery development and features of batteries | Explain the electrode/electrolyte materials and their electrochemical properties in rechargeable batteries |
| Class 3 | Current status and issues of lithium ion batteries | Explain the relation between structure and electrochemical properties of lithium intercalation materials |
| Class 4 | Current status and issues of next generation rechargeable batteries | Explain the proposed reactions and materials for next generation rechargeable batteries |
| Class 5 | Current status and issues of fuel cells and artificial photosynthesis | Explain the electrochemical reactions and materials for fuel cells and artificial photosynthesis |
| Class 6 | Current status and issues of electrochemical capacitors, and theory and analytical techniques of electrochemical sensors | Explain the electrochemical reactions and materials for capacitors |
| Class 7 | Summary of the classes | Explain the contribution of electrochemical devices to society |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to course materials
Textbook(s)
none
Reference books, course materials, etc.
none
Evaluation methods and criteria
Assessed by quizzes and reports of the class.
Related courses
- ENR.H403 ： Advanced Electrochemistry I
- ENR.H404 ： Advanced Electrochemistry II
- ENR.H405 ： Advanced Inorganic Materials Chemistry I
- ENR.H406 ： Advanced Inorganic Materials Chemistry II
Prerequisites
None