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Description
The course discusses a range of materials with an emphasis on understanding the relationships between their structure, composition and physico-chemical properties.
MODULE AIMS
- Understand the background of water electrolysis in the energy sector and examine the mechanisms of cathode and anode reactions in commercial electrolysers. Gain an understanding of the most prevalent catalyst material types. Evaluate current strategies to design active sites in catalysts and the synthesis methods of catalysts to gain an overview of catalytical materials design solutions.
- Understand the requirements of the energy market and match the requirements to specific energy storage and conversion methods. Understand the fundamental materials properties that underpin the optimal operation of electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices. Obtain an overview over current materials of interest and understand the strategies to design new materials.
- Describe modern thin film deposition methods and their applications in scientific research and technology. Understand the chemistry behind each technique. Understand key characterisation techniques for thin films. Propose strategies for deposition of a given material, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed method.
TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS
Lectures: The topics will be introduced through in-person lectures and workshops with online activities and support hours.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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