Course title
M02010002
Materials for Energy

 PAOLO MELE

KLIMKOWICZ ALICJA
Course description
This course is dedicated to the study of energy sources, materials used in energy generation and sustainability of energy production. In particular, advanced materials for energy-carrying, storage, recycling, and conversion will be introduced in great detail.
In the first part, a short review of the conventional energy sources (fossil fuels, nuclear, solar, wind, hydro) as well as remindings of energy units, energy generation, storage, and the transfer will be given.
Then, in the second part, an outline of advanced materials realizing green energy society will be introduced. For example, thermoelectric materials, superconductors, materials for fuel cells, ferroelectrics, multiferroics, ceramics, and hydrogen storage materials.
Purpose of class
Students are expected to obtain skills, knowledge, and understandings of basics of sustainability, renewable energy, energy recycling, energy saving and a variety of advanced materials for energy.
Goals and objectives

 Goals and objectives Course Outcomes
1. Students will be able to understand the concepts of sustainability and energy and be able to distinguish between non-renewable and renewable energy sources
A-1
2. Students will be able to discuss thermoelectric and superconducting materials in detail
A-1
3. Students will be able to discuss materials used for fuel cell, batteries and capacitors technologies
A-1
4. Students will be able to discuss storage of gases in materials
A-1
5. Students will be able to prepare a report on a topic of their choice and discuss it in a short presentation in a classroom at the end of the course
A-1
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Sustainability and energy read handouts part 1 190分
2. Non-renewable energy sources read handouts part 2 190分
3. Renewable energy sources part 1: wind, hydro, geothermal read handouts part 3 190分
4. Renewable energy sources part 2: solar energy read handouts part 4 190分
5. Nuclear energy: fission and fusion read handouts part 5
reply to questionnaire #1 		190分
6. Thermoelectric materials read handouts part 6 190分
7. Superconducting materials read handouts part 7
reply to questionnaire #2 		190分
8. Materials for batteries read handouts part 8 190分
9. Materials for capacitors read handouts part 9
reply to questionnaire #3 		190分
10. Materials for solid oxides fuel cells (SOFCs) read handouts part 10 190分
11. Hydrogen storage materials
Instructions on report preparation 		read handouts part 11 190分
12. Oxygen storage materials read handouts part 12
reply to questionnaire #4 		190分
13. Discussing in class the questionnaires and summarize the main errors in the replies. Interactive questions and answers. Hints for preparation of slides. preparation of report 160分
14. Final exam in class (delivery of report and presentation in front of colleagues) preparation for final presentation 210分
Total. - - 2650分
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Mid-term (questionnaires) Final exam Total.
1. 10% 10%
2. 10% 10%
3. 10% 10%
4. 10% 10%
5. 60% 60%
Total. 40% 60% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Periodical tests (4 questionnaires) are compulsory and will contribute 40% of student`s grade.
Final exam is based on presentation and report will contribute 60% of student`s grade.
Those who get at least 60% of the full score will pass this course.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in outside of the class (ScombZ, mail, etc.)
Textbooks and reference materials
No specific text. Handouts distributed in the classroom.
Supporting text is D. S. Ginley, D. Cahen, Fundamentals of Materials for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Cambridge. 1st edition
Prerequisites
Content of the syllabus of the courses "General Chemistry A", "General Chemistry B", "Basic Physics"
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Appointment to be fixed contacting the teachers. Substitute "[at]" with "@"
  • Contact e-mail addresses to Paolo Mele: pmele[at]shibaura-it.ac.jp
  • Contact e-mail addresses to Alicja Klimkowicz: alicja[at]shibaura-it.ac.jp
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 6.CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
Last modified : Sat Sep 09 05:25:41 JST 2023