Electrochemistry for Batteries I

5 credits

Syllabus, Master's level, 1KB719

Code
1KB719
Education cycle
Second cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
Battery Technology A1N, Chemistry A1N
Grading system
Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
Finalised by
The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 4 February 2026
Responsible department
Department of Chemistry - Ångström Laboratory
What is a course syllabus?

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree including 75 credits in chemistry, materials science and/or technology. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

  • describe and apply theory and terminology that are fundamental to electrochemistry,
  • critically analyze and practically implement the basic electrochemical characterization techniques,
  • explain fundamental electrochemical theory and methodology in energy storage and energy conversion, and use these to analyze the function of batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells,
  • discuss the central concepts of polarization in electrochemical energy storage and energy conversion,
  • explain how key concepts related to the electronic properties of materials, such as redox potential and conductivity, are linked to the electronic structure of the materials.

Content

Fundamental electrochemical theory and methodology. Electrochemical cells, electrode potentials, double layers, and interfaces. Potentiometry, amperometry, and voltammetry. Basic function and configuration of electrochemical cells for energy storage such as batteries (primary and secondary), fuel cells, and supercapacitors. An overview of materials used in batteries, including descriptions of their properties and functions in a battery. Polarization in batteries. Conductivity in electrolytes. Electronic properties of materials, including conductivity, band structure, and the link between bonding, structure, and redox properties. Laboratory work illustrating the theoretical content.

Instruction

Lectures, seminars, and laboratory work.

Assessment

Written examination (3 credits). Seminars and laboratory work (2 credits).

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.

Other regulations

This course cannot be included in the same degree as Electrochemistry 5 credits (1KB204) or Applied Electrochemistry 10 credits (1KB717).

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