Module Details

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Title Nano Energy Materials
Code CHEM482
Coordinator Prof D Shchukin
Chemistry
D.Shchukin@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 7.5

Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements):

 

Aims

The aims of the module are:
• To provide an introduction of the application of nanomaterials in energy systems
• To show how nanomaterials have wide use relevant to catalysis, plasmonic heating, thermal and hydrogen energy storage materials.
• To illustrate fundamental material aspects of carbons in energy storage
• To introduce basic semiconductor materials used for energy storage
• To demonstrate some routine methods of nanoparticle synthesis


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Ability to describe the desirable material properties in metals, polymers, inorganic salts, semiconductors and carbons for energy harvesting and storage.

(LO2) Ability to discuss the advantages of nanomaterials in energy generation, thermal and hydrogen energy storage systems making logical conclusions.

(LO3) Ability to demonstrate the application of nanomaterials in the diverse energy systems.

(LO4) Ability to show understanding of different chemical processes in thermal and electrical energy storage

(LO5) Ability to discuss principles and limitations of nanomaterials in renewable energy storage.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Delivery of the course will be through 15 conventional chemistry lectures and 3 tutorials. Tutorials will include discussion of problem questions in the fields of properties of nanomaterials, examples of the application of nanomaterials for energy storage, and perspectives of nanomaterial applications for renewable energy. The tutorials are designed to mirror the lecture content to support understanding of the material


Syllabus

 

The module is focused on the study of the application of nanomaterials in renewable energy systems: plasmonics, batteries and thermal energy storage, hydrogen storage. The materials in scope are organic nanocages and semiconductors, heat capacitors, carbon-based materials, graphene, porous inorganic nanomaterials and supported catalysts for biofuel production. Particular emphasis will be placed on the reasons why nanomaterials are desirable for use in renewable energy systems.
The module will cover the following topics:
- Introduction of the application of nanomaterials in energy systems.
- Nanomaterials for thermal energy storage.
- Nanomaterials for hydrogen storage.
- Nanomaterials in batteries and supercapacitors.
- Composite nanomaterials for polyenergy storage.
- General methods for nanomaterial synthesis.
- Analytical tools for characterisation of nanomaterials.


Recommended Texts

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Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 15

  3

      18
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 57
TOTAL HOURS 75

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
formal examination  120 minutes    80       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Tutorial style questions to be submitted before each tutorial. See Assessment Strategy for details. Standard UoL penalties apply for late submission. There is no re-submission opportunity. These as  15 hours    20