Electrochemical and Chemical Energy Storage and Conversion
Elektrochemische und chemische Energiespeicherung und -wandlung
6 CPWinterENBeing phased out
Prerequisites
Recommended, as written
• Thermodynamics • Heat and mass transfer • Chemistry
Contents
Introduction to electro-chemical energy storage and conversion • Power-to-X-to-Power energy and substance cycles • Energy balances and efficiencies • environmental impact … Electrochemistry • Fundamentals • Electrode reaction and Butler-Volmer equation • Impedance spectroscopy • Electrolysis • Lithium-Ion-Battery • Simulation Synthesis & Conversion • Heterogeneous catalysis • Reactor types • Power-to-X-to-Power processes • Industrial applications • Surface spectroscopy • Modelling & Simulation Kinetics & Spectroscopy • Transition State Theory (TST), Thermodynamic Formulation of TST • Unimolecular Rate Theory Beyond Lindemann Mechanism • Introduction to Spectroscopy and Laser Diagnostics for Gases (diatomic/polyatomic Spectra, quantitative emission and absorption, LIF and its applications).
Learning outcomes
The lecture deals with electrochemical and chemical processes which are important for renewable energy storage and conversion. The lecture incorporates recent research from the Energy Innovation Center of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. Students acquire in-depth knowledge of thermodynamic processes, the reaction mechanisms of electro-catalysis, turbulent combustion of fuels and measurement devices to characterize surface and gas phase reactions. They are familiar with the simulation of the teached processes. Students gain in-depth knowledge of the subject area and are able to make scientifically sound judgments.
Assessment
• Written examination, 90 minutes
Literature (1)
- Power point presentations
Remarks
Starting in the 2026/27 winter semester, this course will no longer be offered.
Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 20 Oct 2026Original