AP6176 - Energy Materials for the Current Century | ||||||||||
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* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice | ||||||||||
Course Aims | ||||||||||
Energy has become a large societal issue due to the current reliance on non-renewable energy resources and their negative impact on the environment. Therefore, there is great interest in clean and renewable energy resources that would impact the globe in the near future. This course aims to introduce materials that revolutionize the current world with various energy options. The materials that control the performance of various energy sources such as photovoltaic devices, fuel cells, thermo-electric devices, and artificial photosynthesis are explored. In addition, materials for energy storage such as various types of batteries and super capacitors will be discussed. | ||||||||||
Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information) | ||||||||||
Coursework: 50% | ||||||||||
Examination: 50% | ||||||||||
Examination Duration: 2 hours | ||||||||||
Detailed Course Information | ||||||||||
AP6176.pdf | ||||||||||
Useful Links | ||||||||||
Department of Physics and Materials Science |