Electrochemistry for materials technology
Summary
This course aims at familiarizing the student with state of the art applications of electrochemistry in materials science and technology as well as material requirements for electrochemical engineering.
Content
The course includes a revision of the basic concepts of electrochemistry and of the electrochemical techniques followed by the discussion of relevant applications for surface modifications (galvanic coatings technology, surface structuration, micro/nano fabrication) and energy issues (materials for batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen generation) as well materials aspects in electrochemical engineering (catalytic electrodes, analytical electrochemistry).
Keywords
Materials, Electrochemistry, Micro-fabrication, Coatings, Energy generation, Energy conversion
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
Chimie générale, Introduction à la science des matériaux
Recommended courses
Métaux et alliages
Important concepts to start the course
General chemistry: thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base and complexation reactions, redox reaction.
Metallurgy: microstructure of metals and alloys, mechanical properties, deformation and rupture.
Physics: electrical circuits, transport phenomena
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Use electrochemical concepts and methods for materials science
- Design micro/nano materials via electrochemical processes
- Structure surfaces with tailored properties
- Design appropriate materials for electrochemical systems
- Analyze electrochemical processes and devices
- Manage electrochemical material fabrication
- Describe electrochemical reactions
- Formulate requirements for energy generation and storage materials
Teaching methods
Ex cathedra with excercises and case studies.
Expected student activities
Active participation during lectures and in the resolution of excercies, group work in case studies
Assessment methods
Oral presentation
Supervision
| Office hours | No |
| Assistants | No |
| Forum | No |
| Others | Meetings with teacher upon appointment establihsed by email |
Resources
Bibliography
Electrochemsitry theory: D. Landolt, Corrosion and Surface Chemistry of Metals, CRC/EPFL Press 2007
Ressources en bibliothèque
Références suggérées par la bibliothèque
Notes/Handbook
Copy of slides available fromt eh website
Websites
Moodle Link
In the programs
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: Electrochemistry for materials technology
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: Electrochemistry for materials technology
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: Electrochemistry for materials technology
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: mandatory
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: Electrochemistry for materials technology
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: mandatory