Catalysis for energy storage

CH-421 / 3 credits

Teacher: Hu Xile

Language: English

Summary

This course covers the fundamental and applied aspects of electrocatalysis related to renewable energy conversion and storage. The focus is on catalysis for hydrogen evolution, oxygen evolution, and CO2 reduction reactions. Both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts are discussed.

Content

1. Introduction to energy, solar fuel, and hydrogen economy

2. Molecular catalysis for hydrogen evolution

3. Molecular catalysis for oxygen evolution

4. Molecular catalysis for CO2 reduction

5. Heterogeneous catalysis for hydrogen evolution

6. Heterogeneous catalysis for oxygen evolution

7. Heterogenous catalysis for CO2 reduction

Expected student activities

Paper reading and anylsis; execises

Assessment methods

Written exams; one mid term and one final exam during the semester

Resources

Moodle Link

In the programs

  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Catalysis for energy storage
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Catalysis for energy storage
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Catalysis for energy storage
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Catalysis for energy storage
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Catalysis for energy storage
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional

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