Course Details in 2021/22 Session

Module Title	Advanced Electrochemical Applications
School	Chemical Engineering
Department	Chemical Engineering
Module Code	04 26226
Module Lead	Dr Shangfeng Du
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites	Introduction to Electrochemistry - (04 26223)
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-19 hours Practical Classes and workshops-6 hours Guided independent study-75 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module will cover the theories and applications of electrochemistry and will be divided into four parts: (i) Energy applications: e.g. Batteries, flow batteries, fuel cells, supercapacitors. (ii) Deposition/Dissolution Phenomena: e.g. Electrodeposition, electroplating, Corrosion. (iii) AC Impedance methods: e.g. Introduction to AC methods, application to fuel cells (iv) Further Electrochemistry Topics: e.g. Advanced kinetics & mechanism, Theoretical electrochemistry: Marcus theory, modelling.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Describe the basic electrochemistry of batteries, fuel cells, supercapacitors, corrosion and electrodeposition, and be able to apply this knowledge to moderately complex electrochemical problems. Inspect and appraise the performance of batteries, fuel cells and supercapacitors in terms of their power output, durability and sustainability. Plan and design experimental procedures to critically evaluate the catalyst activities for the common electrochemical reactions, including using both voltammetry and impedance methods. Interpret information, concepts, problems and solutions to specialists and non-specialists.
Assessment	26226-01 : Online Class Test : Class Test (80%) 26226-03 : Lab Report : Log Book/ Portfolio (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Coursework - Lab practical report (30%) Open book online quizzes on Canvas (70%) Reassessment: 100% open book online quizzes on Canvas
Other	None
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