With the development and utilization of renewable energy, as well as the application and development of mobile devices and electric vehicles, energy storage technology is becoming more and more important. Electrochemical energy storage is a technology that uses various chemical and engineering methods to achieve efficient and clean energy conversion and storage.

This course mainly introduces the current methods, principles and technologies of electrochemical energy storage, as well as related materials. Among them, electrochemical energy storage will focus on the main electrochemical energy storage methods, including secondary batteries, electrochemical supercapacitors, fuel cells and other principles and applications, as well as the types, performance and test methods of the energy materials, devices and systems involved in these technologies.

Through this course, students are expected to understand the main principle and method of electrochemical energy storage nowadays. They should learn to apply multi-disciplinary knowledge in chemistry, physics, materials and engineering. It is necessary to understand the characteristics of electrochemical energy storage materials and technology and form a deep understanding of material composition, microstructure and the relationship between structure and properties, Also, they are expected to learn about the importance of system integration for electrochemical energy storage technology.

Relevant SDGs: 7 Energy

1. Know the major energy storage technologies and the importance of energy storage for sustainable development goals such as renewable energy utilization and carbon emission reduction
2. Understand and master the basic principles of electrochemical energy storage, and understand the whole process from design to manufacturing of energy storage devices.
3. Learn about the classification and function of materials related to electrochemical energy storage, and understand the relationship between the composition, structure and performance of materials.
4. Deepen the understanding and application of some basic knowledge such as physics, chemistry and material science.
5. Expand horizons and knowledge.
6. Cultivate students' scientific abstract and logical thinking ability, understand the relationship between the whole and the part, and further strengthen the understanding view that practice is the only standard to test the theory.

In this lesson, we will take 18 learning hours for lecture, and 14 hours for PBL discussion for presentation.

1. Attendance: 10%;
2. Homework: 30%;
3. Group presentation(PBL): 40%;
4. Final program summary: 20%.

For senior undergraduates and graduates.

Dr. Jiantao Zai: zaijiantao@sjtu.edu.cn