Chemical bases of renewable energy sources

Description: Contains material in the field of research and development of ways to obtain, modify and use new materials for a wide range of applications, including renewable energy sources. Students learn the chemical foundations of materials such as composites, thermoelectrics, catalysts, carbon, nanostructured and biocompatible materials and coatings.

Amount of credits: 5

Пререквизиты:

• Renewable Energy

Course Workload:

Component: Component by selection

Cycle: Base disciplines

Goal

• The aim of this course is to equip students with in-depth knowledge and skills in the research and development of new materials, with a focus on their modification and application in various fields, including renewable energy.

Objective

• Study of new approaches to the development of functional materials for renewable energy applications.

Learning outcome: knowledge and understanding

• Understand the chemical principles underlying the development and use of materials, such as thermoelectrics and catalysts, for efficient renewable energy technologies

Learning outcome: applying knowledge and understanding

• Apply the physical and chemical properties of different materials and their role in renewable energy systems including solar panels, fuel cells and batteries.

Learning outcome: formation of judgments

• know modern approaches to synthesis and modification of materials aimed at improving the efficiency and sustainability of renewable energy technologies.

Learning outcome: communicative abilities

• Analyse and evaluate the opinions and approaches of others, arguing their views on the choice of materials and technologies for renewable energy

Learning outcome: learning skills or learning abilities

• Conduct experiments to evaluate the characteristics of materials used in renewable energy sources and interpret the data obtained.