| SES # | TOPICS | KEY DATES |
|---|---|---|
| I. Introduction | ||
| 1 | Syllabus, overview | |
| 2 | Basic physics of galvanic cells, Electrochemical energy conversion | |
| 3 | Electrochemical energy storage | |
| II. Circuit Models | ||
| 4 | Equivalent circuit dynamics | |
| 5 | Impedance I | |
| 6 | Impedance II | Problem set 1 due |
| 7 | Impedance III | |
| III. Thermodynamics | ||
| 8 | Statistical thermodynamics, regular solution model | |
| 9 | Nernst equation, open circuit voltage | |
| 10 | Fuel cells and batteries | |
| 11 | Pourbaix diagram | |
| 12 | Metal acid batteries, Lemon battery demo | Problem set 2 due |
| 13 | Li-ion batteries, pseudocapacitance | |
| 14 | Ideal solution model, linear sweep voltammetry | |
| 15 | Regular solution model, phase separation | |
| IV. Kinetics | ||
| 16 | Reactions in concentrated solutions | |
| 17 | Faradaic reactions | |
| 18 | Butler-Volmer equation | |
| 19 | Electrocatalysis | Problem set 3 due |
| 20 | Electrochemical phase transformations–constant voltage | |
| 21 | Electrochemical phase transformations–constant current | |
| 22 | Homogeneous charge transfer | Midterm Exam due |
| 23 | Heterogeneous charge transfer | |
| 24 | Charge transfer at metal electrodes | |
| V. Transport Phenomena | ||
| 25 | Concentration polarization | |
| 26 | Transient diffusion | |
| 27 | Warburg impedance | |
| 28 | Forced convection I | Problem set 4 due |
| 29 | Forced convection II | |
| 30 | Forced convection III | |
| 31 | Transport in solids | |
| 32 | Concentrated solutions, bulk electrolytes | |
| 33 | Homogeneous reaction-diffusion | Problem set 5 due |
| 34 | Ion concentration polarization | |
| 35 | Double layers, supercapacitors | |
| 36 | Transport in porous media | |
| 37 | Scaling analysis of energy storage | |
| 38 | Porous electrodes (overview) | |