Course - Electrochemistry - TMT4252
Electrochemistry
About
About the course
Course content
Thermodynamics for electrochemical cells. Theory of aqueous electrolytes activities. Transport processes. Electrode kinetics, concentration overvoltage and activation overvoltage. Electrical double layer theory. Introduction to electrochemical techniques, steday state and transient methods including linear sweep voltammetry and chronoamperometry. Introduction to electrochemical engineering; especially current distribution and ion transport by migration and diffusion. Laboratory demonstration experiments. Brief summary of electrochemical processes; electrolysis, corrosion, batteries, fuel cells, solar cells.
Learning outcome
The aim of the course is to provide general competence in basic electrochemical thermodynamics and kinetics.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises. 2/3 of the exercises must be approved to qualify for the exam. During the course an excursion to visit electrochemical industries will be arranged. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge of chemistry corresponding to TMT4110 Chemistry, TMT4115 General Chemistry 1 and TMT4122 General and Organic Chemistry.
Course materials
Lecture notes. Parts of the book "Electrochemistry",
Carl H. Hamann, Andrew Hamnett, Wolf Vielstich,
Wiley-VCH, 2007
ISBN 352731069X, 9783527310692, 531 pages.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| TMT4250 | 3.7 sp |
Subject areas
- Electrochemistry
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Technological subjects