CHEM 308 Batteries, Fuel Cells, and Energy Storage

A lecture course covering the basic theory and methods of energy storage, with emphasis on electrochemical storage technology. Topics include electrochemistry, chemical principles of operation and design of batteries and fuel cells, individual battery types (lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, lithium ion), hydrogen and non-hydrogen fuel cells, operational issues of batteries and fuel cells, and selected non-chemical methods of energy storage.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

CHEM 308 & ENGR 408

Prerequisite

CHEM 113 and either CHEM 103 or CHEM 107