MAS533 Materials for Energy Technology

Contents and structure

Through the course, the students will gain knowledge of materials for different parts of the energy sector. This provides a basis for material selection in connection with systems for energy production and transport/storage of energy. The course covers metallic materials, semiconductors, composites and some polymers. The students will gain knowledge of materials for different solar cell technologies (Si-crystalline, thinfilms, Dyesensitized, organic, quantum dots, perovskite), hydrogen and energy storage technologies such as 'super capacitors'. The course will give the students knowledge about both synthesis and characterization methods of materials for these applications. It will focus on both electronic and optical properties of nanomaterials

Content

Systematic method for selecting materials, description of needs.

Understand the relationship between the demands placed on a structure and the properties this requires of the materials.

Understand the properties of some groups of materials: Steels, stainless steels, composites and polymers.

Know what affects mechanical material properties such as strength and fracture toughness. 

Know what affects thermal and electrical properties in materials.

Review examples of constructions where choice of materials is essential (e.g. flexible risers and pipelines)

Introduction to optimal electronic and optical properties of nanomaterials for photovoltaic, hydrogen and energy storage technologies

Introduction to different synthesis methods for nanomaterials for renewable energy technologies

Introduction to different characterization tools for nanomaterials for renewable energy technologies

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

The student...

• can describe and analyze the stresses that the material is exposed to in a given application and how these materials can be manufactured and tested.
• can describe electronic and optical properties of nanomaterials for solar energy, hydrogen and energy storage technologies
• has knowledge of different applications of nanomaterials for solar energy, hydrogen and energy storage technologies.

Skills

The student

• can choose the right material for a specific application
• can formulate a precise and limited problem in material selection for an area within either use, storage, transport, conversion or production of energy.
• can apply optimal synthesis methods for nanomaterials (semiconductors) for solar energy, hydrogen and energy storage technologies
• can analyze, apply and present observations from the various synthesis methods.
• can analyze, interpret and present the properties of nanomaterials based on the different characterization methods

General competence

The student

• can solve practical problems in the choice of materials for energy technologies

Entry requirements

None

Teaching methods

Lectures, self-study, project and laboratory work

Compulsory learning activities

Participation in two laboratory exercises

The coursework requirement must be completed and approved by the set deadline in order for the student to be allowed to take the exam.

Assessment

Written school exam, 4 hours

Grading scale A-E/F

Examination support material

None

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Course reductions

• MOM250 - Materialar for energiteknologi - Reduction: 5 studypoints