In the field of electrochemistry, charge transfer and materials diffusion are very important. In addition, electrochemistry has strong relation with thermodynamics and photochemistry. This course introduces and explains the electrochemistry by considering its relation with basic materials science and applied materials engineering. This course also explains batteries, fuel cells and applied measurements of electrical engineering of materials.
At the end of this course, students will be able to understand electrochemical phenomena, electrochemical reaction and their evaluation on materials, and applications of electrochemistry.
electrochemistry, thermodynamics, standard electrode potential, diffusion, voltammetry, interface, electrolyte, battery, photochemistry
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Explain a basic and advanced aspect of electrochemistry. Mini-test, midterm test, and final exam will be held.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction of electrochemistry | Explain the importance of electrochemistry by introducing electrochemical phenomena and applications. |
Class 2 | Potential of chemical reaction | Explain energy and equilibrium on the basis of thermodynamics. Explain the relationship between chemical reaction and potential generation. |
Class 3 | Standard electrode | Explain the concept of standard electrodes. |
Class 4 | Nernst's equation | Explain the Nernst's equation |
Class 5 | Review, Midterm exam. | Explain the imporrtant points of this lecture, and conduct midterm exam. |
Class 6 | Dynamics in electron transport | Explain Nernst's equation and its applications. Explain electron transport at the interface of electrode. |
Class 7 | Diffusion equation and voltammetry | Study of the diffusion equation and voltammetry. |
Class 8 | Measurement method using voltammetry | Study of the measurement method using voltammetry |
Class 9 | Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy | Study of the electrochemical impedance which allows you to discuss the internal resistance facotrs. |
Class 10 | Midterm Exam II | Exam. about the 6-9 classes. |
Class 11 | Various Electrochemical Devices | Study about batteries, fuel cells and electrolysis. |
Class 12 | Voltammetry | Study about various electrochemical measurements. |
Class 13 | AC Impedance Method | Study of the AC impedance for the characterization of various electrochemical systems. |
Class 14 | Electrochemistry relating to photon and spectroscopy | Study about the electrochemistry relating to photon and spectroscopy |
Class 15 | final exam | final exam |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Handout or uploaded on website by instructor
Physical Chemistry (Atkins)
Students will be assessed on their understanding of basic electrochemistry, evaluation, and applications.
Students’ course scores are based on midterm exam I, midterm exam II and final exam.
Students must have successfully completed Thermodynamics of Materials or have equivalent knowledge.