Materials for Energy

Course title

M0201000

	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

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%	-

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1.	Sustainability and energy	read handouts of class	190分
2.	Non-renewable energy sources	read handouts of class	190分
3.	Renewable energy sources part 1: wind, hydro, geothermal	read handouts of class	190分
4.	Renewable energy sources part 2: solar energy	read handouts of class	190分
5.	Nuclear energy: fission and fusion	read handouts of class	190分
6.	Thermoelectric materials	read handouts of class	190分
7.	Superconducting materials	read handouts of class	190分
8.	Materials for batteries	read handouts of class	190分
9.	Materials for capacitors	read handouts of class	190分
10.	Materials for solid oxides fuel cells (SOFCs)	read handouts of class	190分
11.	Hydrogen storage materials Instructions on report preparation	read handouts of class	190分
12.	Oxygen storage materials	read handouts of class	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 final exam	185分
14.	Final exam in class (delivery of report and presentation in front of colleagues)	preparation of final exam	185分
Total.	-	-	2650分

Goals and objectives (Other Courses)

A:Fundamental Mechanical Engineering	B:Advanced Mechanical Engineering	C:Environment and Materials Engineering	D:Chemistry and Biotechnology	E:Electrical Engineering and Robotics	G:Advanced Electronic Engineering	F:Information and Communications Engineering	L:Computer Science and Engineering	H:Urban Infrastructure and Environment

Language

English

Evaluation method and criteria

Periodical tests (4 questionnaires) to be replied at home 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

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

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