Electrochemical Technology is an elective course addressing fundamentals and applications of electrochemical technologies. The content of this course covers the topics of thermodynamics, kinetics, and transports in electrochemical systems, as well as modelling and simulation of such systems based on voltametric principals. Various contemporary applications of electrochemical technologies will also be tackled to provide students with awareness on up-to date development of electrochemistry. This course is conducted in an online setting, both synchronous and asynchronous using MS Teams as the sole platform.

• Understand the basic principles of electrochemical technology.
• Apply these principles in the design of electrochemical systems for various applications.

• Basic Electrochemical Principles and Electrochemical Cell Concepts

  • Introduction to electrochemical systems
  • Understanding the structure and function of electrochemical cells
  • Key electrochemical concepts like oxidation, reduction, and electron transfer

• Electrochemical Cell Thermodynamics

  • Thermodynamic principles governing electrochemical cells
  • Nernst equation and its application in predicting cell potential
  • Pourbaix diagram for understanding stability and corrosion

• Electrochemical Cell Kinetics

  • Kinetics of electrochemical reactions and rate determination
  • Mechanisms of electrochemical redox reactions
  • Marcus theory and Butler-Volmer model for reaction kinetics

• Polarization/Overpotential in Electrochemical Cells

  • Types of polarization: ohmic, activation, and concentration polarization
  • Effect of overpotentials on electrochemical cell performance
  • Methods to mitigate polarization in electrochemical systems

• Mass Transfer Phenomenon in Electrochemical Cells

  • Mechanisms of mass transfer in electrochemical processes: migration, diffusion, and convection
  • Impact of mass transfer on reaction rates and efficiency

• Electrochemical Analysis

  • Techniques for electrochemical analysis:
    • Voltammetry
    • Chronoamperometry
    • AC impedance spectroscopy

• Electrode-Electrolyte Interface Phenomena

  • Double layer theory and its role in electrode reactions
  • Surface capacitance and its effect on electrochemical processes
  • Ion adsorption and its impact on electrode behavior

• Semiconductor Electrodes (Photoelectrochemical)

  • Introduction to semiconductor-based electrochemical systems
  • Photoelectrochemical reactions and applications in energy conversion

• Various Electrochemical Applications

  • Fuel cells: Types, working principles, and applications
  • Solar cells: Electrochemical aspects and energy conversion
  • Batteries: Electrochemical reactions in energy storage and different battery technologies