Course syllabus for Functional energy materials

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Course syllabus adopted 2020-02-20 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameFunktionella material för energitillämpningar
  • CodeTIF350
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerMPPHS
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • Main field of studyEngineering Physics
  • DepartmentPHYSICS
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 85139
  • Block schedule
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0120 Examination 7.5 c
Grading: TH		 7.5 c
  • 11 Jan 2021 am J
  • 09 Apr 2021 am J
  • 17 Aug 2021 am J

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Course round 2

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 99216
  • Maximum participants10
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0120 Examination 7.5 c
Grading: TH		 7.5 c

    Examiner

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    Eligibility

    General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
    Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

    Specific entry requirements

    English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
    Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

    Course specific prerequisites

    Fundamentals of solid state physics, solid state chemistry or materials science.

    Aim

    To get insight into how fundamental physical properties of materials enable functionality in modern energy technologies, such as batteries, solar cells, fuel cells, supercapacitors, catalysts, hydrogen storage, thermoelectrica etc. By applying knowledge on physical models of structure and processes in materials at different levels the student should be acquainted with rational development of new materials and technologies and connect to e.g. performance, lifetime, sustainability and environmental impact, and cost.

    Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

    • account for the role of materials science for the development of sustainable energy technologies. 
    • give an overview of state-of-the-art functional materials in energy technology, such as solar cells, batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen storage, thermoelectric materials
    • explain how functionality is linked to materials composition, 
      structure and morphology, dimensionality/nanoscale 
    • assess new technologies and research results with respect to requirements on the materials' 
      properties as set by the demands of the final functional device, such as
      efficiency, weight, thermodynamic stability, lifetime and cost.
    • devise strategies for the development of new materials with better performance.

    Content

    Materials science is crucial for the development of new technologies. In this course the student will learn how materials development has laid the ground for modern energy technology and how it in the future can be a cornerstone in a sustainable energy system. Further, the course will give an overview of the opportunities and limitations of which specific material properties, and based on them functions, might contribute with to the future energy systems. 

     

    Conceptually, the course is based on the relation between fundamental materials properties and the performance of a device. The course content covers a general introduction to the materials challenges related to the design and development of next-generation energy technologies, and an in-depth analysis of materials in batteries, solar cells, fuel cells, hydrogen storage, thermoelectric materials. 

    Organisation

    The course build on a series of lectures and a compulsory project work/case study. 

    Literature

    Lecture notes and chapters in e-books available through Chalmers library. 

    Examination including compulsory elements

    Examination includes a written exam and examination of the project work by an oral/poster presentation and a written project report. Passed grade is required on both parts and the final course grade is weighted by 67 % on the written exam and 33 % on the project part. 

    The course syllabus contains changes

    • Changes to examination:
      • 2020-09-30: Grade raising No longer grade raising by GRULG
    • Changes to course rounds:
      • 2020-04-02: Block Block D added by anders hellman
        [Course round 1]