SEM A:
Energy – Materials for Solar and Fuel cells (AP4176)
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 include solar energy and hydrogen-based energy. This course aims to introduce versatile inorganic and organic materials for photovoltaic and fuel cells that are based on those energy sources. The fundamental material properties that control the performance of such cells will be explored. Materials that possess good absorption of solar light and charge transport properties will be discussed for the photovoltaic devices. Proton transporting materials and redox catalysts will be analyzed for the fuel cells. In addition, a clear understanding of the physics needed to design practical devices will be introduced.
SEM B:
Electronic Packaging and Materials (AP4171, AP6171 & AP8171)
Electricity and Magnetism (AP2191 & AP2291)
Energy – Materials for Solar and Fuel cells (AP4176)
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 include solar energy and hydrogen-based energy. This course aims to introduce versatile inorganic and organic materials for photovoltaic and fuel cells that are based on those energy sources. The fundamental material properties that control the performance of such cells will be explored. Materials that possess good absorption of solar light and charge transport properties will be discussed for the photovoltaic devices. Proton transporting materials and redox catalysts will be analyzed for the fuel cells. In addition, a clear understanding of the physics needed to design practical devices will be introduced.
SEM B:
Electronic Packaging and Materials (AP4171, AP6171 & AP8171)
Electricity and Magnetism (AP2191 & AP2291)