Course title
2M8800001
Electrochemical Materials and Devices

 KISU Kazuaki
Purpose of class
This course covers fundamental electrochemistry to understand the working principles of energy devices. Students will learn about interface structures—the primary reaction sites—and the challenges of applying various materials to devices. As electrochemical devices for energy storage and generation grow in importance, this course focuses on the principles of batteries, capacitors, and fuel cells.
Course content
Electrochemical devices that convert electrical energy into chemical energy and vice versa through the exchange of electrons and ions are increasingly being utilized in fields such as energy storage and power generation, and their importance is expected to grow further. This lecture will cover the operating principles of energy storage devices such as batteries, capacitors, and fuel cells, and will provide instruction on the electrochemistry necessary for understanding them.
Goals and objectives
  1. Explain the basic working principles of energy storage and electrochemical devices.
  2. Describe the mechanisms and constituent materials of batteries, fuel cells, and photovoltaics.
  3. Discuss the latest development status and technical challenges of various electrochemical devices.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Test Presentation1 Presentation2 Report Total.
1. 5% 5% 10% 10% 30%
2. 10% 5% 10% 10% 35%
3. 5% 10% 10% 10% 35%
4. 0%
Total. 20% 20% 30% 30% -
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Course Orientation: Overview and logistics. Check the syllabus of this lecture. 190minutes
2． Electrochemical Fundamentals I: Basic concepts for device understanding. Understand what was said in the first lecture. 190minutes
3． Electrochemical Fundamentals II: Advanced basics and reactions. Check the contents of the 1st and 2nd times. 190minutes
4． Capacitors: Electric Double-Layer Capacitors (EDLC) and Hybrid Capacitors. Confirm the basics of magnetism learned in the undergraduate school. 190minutes
5． Battery Industry and Evaluation: Industrial trends and electrochemical testing methods. Review the basics of rare earth metals learned in the undergraduate school. 190minutes
6． Electrode Materials I: Focus on active materials. Check the types and roles of electrons learned in the undergraduate school. 190minutes
7． Electrode Materials II: Conductive additives, binders, and other components. Confirm the basic concept of exchange interaction between electrons learned in the undergraduate school. 190minutes
8． Individual Presentations: 2-minute talks on assigned topics (e.g., LFP, current collectors). Confirm the basic concept of direct exchange interaction learned in the undergraduate school. 190minutes
9． Electrolytes: Liquid electrolytes and their properties. Confirm the characteristics of indirect exchange interactions and rare earth metals learned in the undergraduate school. 190minutes
10． Solid-State Chemistry I: Ion conductors and solid electrolytes. Prepare for the roles of S electron, d electron, and f electron. 190minutes
11． Solid-State Chemistry II: All-solid-state batteries and evaluation techniques. Confirm the two properties (charge and spin) of the electron 190minutes
12． Next-Generation Batteries: Rocking-chair type and Calcium-ion batteries. Check the definition of nanotechnology learned in the undergraduate school 190minutes
13． Group Presentations: 5-minute team talks on selected electrochemical themes. Think about the relationship and position of your master’s thesis research on what material creation science is in the 21st century. 190minutes
14． Summary and Report Guidance: Final overview and instructions for the term report. Review and confirm the contents of the lectures you have learned so far. 190minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
Grading is based on the total score from presentations, reports, and in-class quizzes. A total score of 60% or higher is required to pass. Assessment focuses on the student’s proficiency in understanding device principles, applications, and future trends.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
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Textbooks and reference materials
Preparation of printed materials to distribute.
Prerequisites
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Mon, Wed, Thu: 12:30 – 13:00 at the laboratory.
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
  • Course that cultivates a basic self-management 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
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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