2024 Faculty Courses School of Computing Department of Computer Science Graduate major in Energy Science and Informatics
Advanced Inorganic Materials Chemistry II
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Energy Science and Informatics
- Instructor(s)
- Masaaki Hirayama / Kota Suzuki
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Thu
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- ESI.H406
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 14, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
Inorganic solid chemistry is a science in which the research aiming at examining the structure of the synthesized solids, together with their application, is systematically organized from the standpoint of chemistry. In order to freely design and synthesize inorganic solid substances possessing a variety of characteristics, including magnetism, ion- and electron conductivity, superconductivity and optical properties, it is very important to understand the relationship between chemical bonding and crystal structure, as well as the physical properties of the substance. In this lecture, we will deal with the electrical properties, magnetic properties, optical properties, ionic conduction properties, and energy conversion and storage properties from the point of view of material design. In the second half, we will describe device applications of energy conversion and storage materials, as well as the current situation and challenges including the latest topics.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course, students will be able to explain the concept and acquire knowledge of materials science required to develop inorganic solid materials mainly as energy conversion and storage materials. In this lecture, in addition to the energy conversion and storage characteristics, students will comprehend the associated electrical properties, magnetic properties, and optical properties to facilitate the understanding based on the correlation of chemical bonding and crystalline structure.
Keywords
inorganic solid-state chemistry, physical properties of inorganic materials, energy conversion materials
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Individual topics will be lectured with slides and crystal structure models.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction for inorganic materials properties and applications to energy devices, and Electrical properties (electronic conductors) | Explain the importance of inorganic materials for energy devices and the mechanisms of electronic conductions in inorganic solids |
| Class 2 | Electrical properties (ionic conductors and dielectrics) | Explain the mechanisms of ionic conduction in inorganic solids |
| Class 3 | Magnetic properties | Explain structural features of magnetic materials |
| Class 4 | Optical properties | Explain absorption, reflection, and scattering in inorganic solids |
| Class 5 | Applications to electrochemical energy devices(rechargeable batteries) | Explain concepts and directions of materials research for rechargeable batteries |
| Class 6 | Applications to electrochemical energy devices (fuel cells) | Explain concepts and directions of materials research for fuel cells |
| Class 7 | Applications to electrochemical energy devices (solar cells) | Explain concepts and directions of materials research for solar cells |
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 textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
none
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Solid State Chemistry and Its Applications 2nd edition (A. R. West / Wiley)
Evaluation methods and criteria
Students' knowledge will be assessed from exercises and reports in each lecture.
Related courses
- ENR.H405 ： Advanced Inorganic Materials Chemistry I
Prerequisites
none