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MAT_SCI 382: Electrochemical Energy Materials and Devices

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Prerequisites

Senior standing or consent of instructor

Description

Thermodynamics and kinetics of electrochemical processes. Materials for fuel cells, batteries, and electrochemical capacitors, including electrolytes and electrodes. Electrical and mass transport. Effect of microstructure. Electrochemical characterization. Device configurations.

Textbook: Fuel Cell Fundamentals, 2nd edition, 2009 Ryan P O\'Hayre, et al Wiley publishers ISBN: 978-0-470-25843-9 Lecture notes will also be made available.