Course title
D00230003
Electrochemistry

 TAJIMA Toshiki
Course description
Electrochemistry is a learning which deals with interconversion between electric energy and chemical energy, and between electrical signal and chemical information. It starts from the discovery of batteries by Volta in 1800. Up to now, it has been applied to various area of industry including batteries, electrolysis, sensors, and surface finishing, as well as it helps to understand reactions and functions in living organism such as photosynthesis and neural transmission.
On this course, students can learn the basic electrochemical subjects and practical significance of electrochemistry.
Purpose of class
Understanding of the basic electrochemical subjects and practical significance of electrochemistry. especially how the basic subjects are applied in industry.
Goals and objectives
  1. Understand the importance of studying electrochemistry, because many chemical reactions are classified into the redox reaction, which electrochemistry deals with.
  2. Further understanding of thermodynamics and kinetics studied in “Physical Chemistry 1 and 2”, because electrochemistry is based on thermodynamics and kinetics
  3. Understand similarities and differences between electrochemical reactions (interfacial and inhomogeneous reactions) and ordinary chemical reactions (homogeneous reactions).
  4. Understand how the electrochemical knowledge, methods and way of thinking are used in industry (various kinds of batteries, electrolysis, sensors, and surface finishing) and in understanding reactions and phenomena occurred in living organism.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Midterm examination Term-end examination Excercise in every class Total.
1. 10% 5% 6% 21%
2. 10% 5% 6% 21%
3. 10% 10% 6% 26%
4. 20% 12% 32%
Total. 30% 40% 30% -
Evaluation method and criteria
The credit requires over 60% of total scores on exercise in every class (30%), midterm examination (30%), and term-end examination (40%), which include the topics of "goals and the objectives".
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. What is electrochemistry?
・Explanation of course direction and overview
・Explanation of electrochemical system using electrolysis and battery as examples 		Read the reference books and grasp the outline of Electrochemistry. 100minutes
2. Basics of electrochemistry (1) Electrolytes
・Role and type of electrolytes 		・Review the subjects learned in the 1st class.
・Read the part of "Electrolyte" in the reference books. 		200minutes
3. Basics of electrochemistry (2) Electrolytes
・Electric conductivity of electrolytes 		・Review the subjects learned in the 2nd class, and solve the problems for the exercise in the next class for yourself.
・Read the part of "Electrolyte" in the reference books. 		200minutes
4. Basics of electrochemistry (3) Standard electrode potential ・Review the subjects learned in the 3rd class, and solve the problems for the exercise in the next class for yourself.
・Read the part of "Electrode potential" in the reference books. 		200minutes
5. Basics of electrochemistry (4) Nernst equation ・Review the subjects learned in the 4th class, and solve the problems for the exercise in the next class for yourself.
・Read the part of "Electrode potential" in the reference books. 		200minutes
6. Basics of electrochemistry (5) Electrolysis current controlled by charge transfer reactions
・Butler-Volmer equation
・Polarization curves (current-potential relationship) 		・Review the subjects learned in the 5th class, and solve the problems for the exercise in the next class for yourself.
・Read the part of "Electrolytic current" in the reference books. 		200minutes
7. Basics of electrochemistry (6) Electrolysis current controlled by mass trasport
・Cottrell equation 		・Review the subjects learned in the 6th class, and solve the problems for the exercise in the next class for yourself.
・Read the part of "Electrolytic current" in the reference books. 		200minutes
8. Midterm examination and explanation of sample answers Review the handouts from the previous classes and solve the problems in the handouts and at the end chapters of the textbook to prepare the midterm exam. 250minutes
9. Practical applications of electrochemistry (1) Practical batteries
・Basic assessment index of cell performance 		・Solve and review the unsoluble problems of the midterm exam.
・Read the part of "Batteries" in the reference books. 		200minutes
10. Practical applications of electrochemistry (2) Practical batteries
・Various types of batteries 		・Review the subjects learned in the 9th class, and solve the problems for the exercise in the next class for yourself. 200minutes
11. Practical applications of electrochemistry (3) Fuel cells ・Review the subjects learned in the 10th class, and solve the problems for the exercise in the next class for yourself.
・Read the part of "Fuel Cells" in the reference books. 		200minutes
12. Practical applications of electrochemistry (4) Bioelectrochemistry
・Electrochemistry of redox proteins
・Biosensors and biofuel cells 		・Review the subjects learned in the 11th class, and solve the problems for the exercise in the next class for yourself.
・Read the part of "Bioelectrochemistry". 		200minutes
13. Practical applications of electrochemistry (5) Corrosion and Surface finishing ・Review the subjects learned in the 12th class, and solve the problems for the exercise in the next class for yourself.
・Read the part of "Corrosion and protection" and "Plating" in the reference books. 		200minutes
14. Term-end examination and explanation of sample answers Review the handouts from the previous classes and solve the problems in the handouts and at the end chapters of the textbook to prepare the term-end exam. 250minutes
Total. - - 2800minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Provide resumes in the lecture, when it is necessary.
Reading of the following books is recomended.

・ Keith B. Oldham, Jan C. Myland, and Alan M. Bond, "ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOG, Fundamentals and Applications", Wiley, New York, 2012.
・ Allen J. Bard and Larry R. Faulkner, "ELECTROCHEMICAL METHODS, Fundamentals and Applications", Wiley, New York, 2001.
Prerequisites
It is desired to pass "Physical Chemistry 1 and 2".
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Office hours : 12:00-14:00 (Wednesday)
    Contact : After class
    E-mail : t-tajima@shibaura-it.ac.jp
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
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
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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