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, ferroelectrics, multiferroics, materials for fuel cells, for batteries and capacitors, oxygen and hydrogen storage materials.
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, ferroelectrics, multiferroics, materials for fuel cells, for batteries and capacitors, oxygen and hydrogen storage materials.
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 | 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 |
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| 2. | Students will be able to discuss thermoelectric and superconducting materials in detail |
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| 3. | Students will be able to discuss materials used for fuel cell, batteries and capacitors technologies |
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| 4. | Students will be able to discuss storage of gases in materials |
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| 5. | Students will be able to prepare two reports on two topics of their choice |
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| 6. | Students will be able to discuss the two topics of their choice in two short presentations in the classroom twice during the course |
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| Four questionnaires | Report 1 | Presentation 1 | Report 2 | Presentation 2 | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10% | 10% | ||||
| 2. | 10% | 10% | ||||
| 3. | 10% | 10% | ||||
| 4. | 10% | 10% | ||||
| 5. | 15% | 15% | 30% | |||
| 6. | 15% | 15% | 30% | |||
| Total. | 40% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | - |
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction of the course and hints on preparation of reports and presentations. Sustainability and energy. | read handouts of class | 180分 |
| 2. | Non-renewable energy sources | read handouts of class | 180分 |
| 3. | Renewable energy sources part 1: wind, hydro, geothermal | read handouts of class | 180分 |
| 4. | Renewable energy sources part 2: solar energy | read handouts of class | 180分 |
| 5. | Nuclear energy: fission and fusion | read handouts of class | 180分 |
| preparation for questionnaire #1 | 50分 | ||
| 6. | Thermoelectric materials | read handouts of class | 180分 |
| 7. | Superconducting materials | read handouts of class | 180分 |
| preparation of questionnaire #2 | 20分 | ||
| preparation of report #1 | 90分 | ||
| 8. | Delivery of presentation #1 in front of colleagues | preparation of presentation #1 | 100分 |
| 9. | Materials for batteries | read handouts of class | 180分 |
| 10. | Materials for capacitors | read handouts of class | 180分 |
| preparation of questionnaire #3 | 20分 | ||
| 11. | Materials for solid oxides fuel cells (SOFCs) | read handouts of class | 180分 |
| 12. | Hydrogen storage materials | read handouts of class | 180分 |
| 13. | Oxygen storage materials | read handouts of class preparation of final exam | 180分 |
| preparation of questionnaire #4 | 20分 | ||
| preparation of report #2 | 90分 | ||
| 14. | Delivery of presentation #2 in front of colleagues | preparation of presentation #2 | 100分 |
| Total. | - | - | 2650分 |
| 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 |
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Periodical tests (4 questionnaires) to be replied at home are compulsory.
Questionnaire #1 is related to the topics of classes 1-5. Questionnaire #2 is related to the topics of classes 6 and 7. .Questionnaire #3 is related to the topics of classes 9 and 10. Questionnaire #4 is related to the topics of classes 11-13. Each questionnaire counts as 10% of the students grade. In total, the questionnaires will contribute 40% of student`s grade.
Report #1 (15% of the grade) will be requested to cover one of the subjects of the classes 1-6 and the same subject will be delivered in the classroom as presentation #1 (15% of the grade) during class #8
Report #2 (15% of the grade) will be requested to cover one of the subjects of the classes 7-13 and the same subject will be delivered in the classroom as presentation #2 (15% of the grade) during class #14
Those who get at least 60% of the full score will pass this course.
There is no final exam planned in this course.
Questionnaire #1 is related to the topics of classes 1-5. Questionnaire #2 is related to the topics of classes 6 and 7. .Questionnaire #3 is related to the topics of classes 9 and 10. Questionnaire #4 is related to the topics of classes 11-13. Each questionnaire counts as 10% of the students grade. In total, the questionnaires will contribute 40% of student`s grade.
Report #1 (15% of the grade) will be requested to cover one of the subjects of the classes 1-6 and the same subject will be delivered in the classroom as presentation #1 (15% of the grade) during class #8
Report #2 (15% of the grade) will be requested to cover one of the subjects of the classes 7-13 and the same subject will be delivered in the classroom as presentation #2 (15% of the grade) during class #14
Those who get at least 60% of the full score will pass this course.
There is no final exam planned in this course.
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in outside of the class (ScombZ, mail, etc.) |
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
Supporting text is D. S. Ginley, D. Cahen, Fundamentals of Materials for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Cambridge. 1st edition
Content of the syllabus of the courses "General Chemistry A", "General Chemistry B", "Basic Physics"
- Appointment to be fixed contacting the teachers. Substitute "[at]" with "@"
- Contact e-mail addresses to Paolo Mele: pmele[at]shibaura-it.ac.jp
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Contact e-mail addresses to Alicja Klimkowicz: alicja[at]shibaura-it.ac.jp
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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