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May 02, 2024
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Website Catalog (In Development)
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CHM 143 - Battery Science
This course is designed for those interested in a career related to batteries. The critical need for energy storage to support the U.S. energy grid and clean technologies will be explained. Students will learn the fundamentals of battery science in many areas including chemistry, material science, electrochemistry, and safety. the battery value-chain (from raw materials to battery recycling) and battery management systems will also be explored. Students will gain hands-on experience synthesizing battery materials as well as constructing and evaluating the properties of electrochemical cells. Students with chemistry knowledge will be better prepared for this course.
Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class Hours; 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including:
a) an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and
employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling and,
b) the application of scientific data, concepts, and models in the context of battery science.
- Recall and use select general chemistry concepts relevant to battery science such as dimensional analysis, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, nomenclature, atomic structure, bonding, compound geometry, and oxidation reduction reactions, to solve problems.
- Describe the common features and arrangement of components of all electrochemical cells (electrode, anode, cathode, electrolyte, salt bridge/spacer, electrical connection, and direction of ion and current flow during charging and discharging), the use of series and parallel cell connections, various form factors (coin, pouch, cylindrical, prismatic) common to modern lithium battery cells, and the process for constructing electrochemical batteries.
- Describe the main characteristics of various battery chemistries (e.g. lead-acid, alkaline, Ni-metal hydride, Li-ion chemistries, Li metal), the general battery features desirable for different technologies (e.g. medical devices like pacemakers, cell phones, cars, and electrical grid storage), and the advantages of lithium batteries over other battery technologies.
- Construct cells which meet predetermined voltage, capacity, and cyclability standards.
- Describe common reasons for Li-ion battery failure and safety concerns specific to Li-ion batteries.
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