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64133-01 - Lecture with internship: Electrochemistry: Basics and Practice (3 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Emiliana Fabbri (emiliana.fabbri@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The course will provide the students with fundamental electrochemistry concepts and hands-on laboratory experience in the field of electrochemistry, specifically within the context of energy related applications. |
| Learning objectives | Fundamental electrochemistry concepts; apply these concepts in the context of energy-related applications; get the students acquainted with different electrochemical techniques. Equilibrium conditions: Electrochemical potential, Electrode potential, Equilibrium potential, Reference electrode, Electrochemical series, Nernst Equation. Reaction kinetics: Electrochemical cells, Galvanic and Electrolysis cells, Faradaic vs non-Faraday process, Overpotentials, Butler Volmer equation, Tafel Equation, Mass transport, Diffusion limiting current Basic techniques/tools in electrochemistry: potentiostatic, galvanostatic, cyclic voltammetry, rotating-disc electrode, three electrode measurements, reference electrodes, counter electrodes, working electrodes. Electrochemical energy conversion processes and introduction to the technologies: fuel cells and electrolyzers Electrocatalysts: state-of-the-art and new research trend for oxygen reduction (fuel cells) an oxygen evolution (electrolyzers) electrocatalysts |
| Bibliography | The course material will be prepared and provided by the lecturer. References to academic publications of specific relevance will be included within the course. Recommended books: -Physical Electrochemistry: Fundamentals, Techniques, and Applications, Noam Eliaz/Eliezer Gileadi -Electrochemical Methods, A. Bard/L. Faulkner |
| Comments | - The practical part of the course will take place at the Paul Scherrer Institut, 5232 Villigen PSI (www.psi.ch). - The number of participants is limited to 15 (first-come first-served basis). - Students are encouraged to bring their own protective gear for the work in the lab (lab coat, safety goggles). If needed, this can also be provided, please contact the organizer in advance. -Participants will need to bring their laptop. In case this is not possible, please contact the organizer in advance. - Participants need to be insured (health / accident insurance). - Pregnant and nursing mothers must report to the organizer before the practical part of the course. |
| Admission requirements | Basic physical chemistry background required, prior knowledge of electrochemistry basics desired. |
| Course application | Register via services.unibas.ch. The number of participants is limited to 15 (first-come first-served basis). THE COURSE HAS REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS AS OF 24/02/2025 AND WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY MORE REGISTRATIONS. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 09.15-11.00 | Chemie, Physikalische, Grosser Hörsaal PC 3.10 |
| Comments | Das Praktikum findet am 04. und 05. Juni 2025 am Paul-Scherrer-Institut statt. |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 17.02.2025 | 09.15-11.00 | Chemie, Organische, Kleiner Hörsaal OC |
| Monday 24.02.2025 | 09.15-11.00 | Chemie, Organische, Kleiner Hörsaal OC |
| Monday 03.03.2025 | 09.15-11.00 | Chemie, Physikalische, Grosser Hörsaal PC 3.10 |
| Monday 10.03.2025 | 09.15-11.00 | Fasnachstferien |
| Monday 17.03.2025 | 09.15-11.00 | Chemie, Physikalische, Grosser Hörsaal PC 3.10 |
| Monday 24.03.2025 | 09.15-11.00 | Chemie, Physikalische, Grosser Hörsaal PC 3.10 |
| Monday 31.03.2025 | 09.15-11.00 | Chemie, Physikalische, Grosser Hörsaal PC 3.10 |
| Monday 07.04.2025 | 09.15-11.00 | Chemie, Physikalische, Grosser Hörsaal PC 3.10 |
| Monday 14.04.2025 | 09.15-11.00 | Chemie, Physikalische, Grosser Hörsaal PC 3.10 |
| Monday 21.04.2025 | 09.15-11.00 | Ostern |
| Monday 28.04.2025 | 09.15-11.00 | Chemie, Physikalische, Grosser Hörsaal PC 3.10 |
| Monday 05.05.2025 | 09.15-11.00 | Chemie, Physikalische, Grosser Hörsaal PC 3.10 |
| Monday 12.05.2025 | 09.15-11.00 | Chemie, Physikalische, Grosser Hörsaal PC 3.10 |
| Monday 19.05.2025 | 09.15-11.00 | Chemie, Physikalische, Grosser Hörsaal PC 3.10 |
| Monday 26.05.2025 | 09.15-11.00 | Chemie, Physikalische, Grosser Hörsaal PC 3.10 |
| Wednesday 04.06.2025 | 09.00-16.00 | - Siehe Bemerkung, Praktikum am PSI |
| Thursday 05.06.2025 | 09.00-16.00 | - Siehe Bemerkung, Praktikum am PSI |
| Modules |
Doctorate Chemistry: Recommendations (PhD subject: Chemistry) Module: Mixed Topics (Master's Studies: Chemistry) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | written exam and report about the practical work at PSI |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Chemie |