The aims to illustrate the fundamental aspects of electrochemistry applied to process engineering, in order to discuss the applications of greatest interest in the sectors of electrochemical energy conversion and electrochemical power sources. Practical classes with exercises coupled with laboratories will allow students to gain knowledge on the design of such systems. In the case of lockdown or only online classes (instead of onsite classes) for sanitary reasons, practical classes and laboratories will be substituted by online seminars with experts on electrochemical energy conversion and electrochemical power sources systems.

The students will learn the basic fundamental aspects of electrochemistry as a brief introduction, followed by a deep insight on electrochemical energy conversion and electrochemical power sources systems. The students will be able to choose the most appropriate electrochemical system for any thechological application, by critically consider the use of various electrode configurations (materials, position, three-dimensional factors, electro-catalytic aspects) and the most suitable design process.

The students must possess basic information of mathematics, physics, physical thermodynamics, chemistry, and materials properties.

The course will be subdivided int these topics: 1. Basic Principles (cell potential and thermodynamics; electrochemical kinetics; transport phenomena; analysis of electrochemical systems). 2. Fuel-Cell (fundamentals; applications: stack and system design). 3. Batteries (fundamentals; applications: cell and battery pack design). 4. Electrochemical reactors (redox-flow batteries; photoelectrochemical cells; energy storage and conversion systems). (Hybrid and Electrical Vehicles)

The course will be teached by Prof. Specchia (basic principles, fuel-cells, and electrochemical reactors) and prof. Bodoardo (batteries). theoretical classes + practical exercises + laboratories.

In princile the course will delivered onsite, in English: - 45 h theoretical lessons (30 h Prof. Specchia, 15 h Prof. Bodoardo) - 12 h exercises on topcis developed during theoretical lessons - 3 h laboratories for pratical experiences on fuel cellsna dn batteries. In the case of lockdown, or sanitary restrictions, the course will be delivered online through Virtual Classes. Exercises and laboratories will be substituted with a series of online seminars with experts on electrochemical energy conversion and electrochemical power sources systems.

The teachers will provide pdf copies of the slides used during the lessons, covering all the topics. Suggested books (not compulsory, only for consultancy): - K. Jüttner, Technical Scale of Electrochemistry, in Encyclopedia of Electrochemistry, Edited by A.J. Bard and M. Stratmann Vol. 5 Electrochemical Engineering. Edited by Digby D. Macdonald and Patrik Schmuki Copyright 2007, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim. ISBN: 978-3-527-30397-7. - D.R. Crow, Principles and applications of Electrochemistry, 1994, 4th edition, Taylor & Francis Group, Boca Raton FL USA, ISBN: 978-0-7514-0168-4 - J. O'M. Bockris, A.K.N. Reddy, M. Gamboa-Aldeco, Modern Electrochemistry: Fundamentals of Electrodics, 2002, Kluwer Academic Publishers, ISBN: 0-306-46166-8 - J. Larminie, A. Dicks, Fuel Cell Systems Explained, Second Edition, 2003, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, England , ISBN: 0-470-84857-X

Slides;

Modalità di esame: Elaborato progettuale in gruppo;

Exam: Group project;

... Students will be subdivided into groups. Each group will choose a topic from the theoretical lessons and will deliver a group presentation on the selected topic, by illustrating the theoretical concepts, and a practical application, to show the acquired knowledge and technical skills. The presentation must be delivered by the whole group, highlighting the contributions of each single student of the group. The evaluation of the preswentation and the following descussion is expressed in thirtieths and is done considering a) the correctness of the concepts expressed; b) the relevance of the information provided, c) the ability to respond clearly, precisely and rationally to questions of the teachers. In the case of particularly brilliant answers, the laude can be assigned.

Gli studenti e le studentesse con disabilità o con Disturbi Specifici di Apprendimento (DSA), oltre alla segnalazione tramite procedura informatizzata, sono invitati a comunicare anche direttamente al/la docente titolare dell'insegnamento, con un preavviso non inferiore ad una settimana dall'avvio della sessione d'esame, gli strumenti compensativi concordati con l'Unità Special Needs, al fine di permettere al/la docente la declinazione più idonea in riferimento alla specifica tipologia di esame.