Electrochemical Energy Conversion credit:

3 Hours

Fundamental mechanism, materials, and device design of electrochemical energy conversion systems such as batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers, and supercapacitors. Emphasis is placed on the thermodynamics and kinetics of electrode processes, as well as materials specific issues for renewable energy. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: MSE 304 or equivalent course in electronic structure of materials.