KJE205 Battery technology

Contents and structure

The subject provides insight into current battery technology and next-generation batteries for future electrochemical energy storage with a focus on the transport sector. The subject provides an overview of materials for battery components for different types of rechargeable batteries. Fundamental electrochemistry aspects with focus on battery technology are addressed. This subject should provide an understanding of how batteries work and their design. A typical protocol for electrochemical battery testing will be reviewed. Thereby, particular focus is placed on the development of a circular battery economy in Norway and its contribution to reducing the total carbon footprint of battery production in Europe. Laboratory exercises include fabrication and testing of battery cells.

Subject contents:

• Fundamental electrochemistry aspects and procedures for battery testing
• Materials for the most important components in battery cells, electrodes and electrolytes
• Recently relevant battery technologies
• Next-generation batteries for future electrochemical energy storage for the transport sector
• Selection criteria for batteries for the electrification of the transport sector
• Fabrication, characterization and testing of battery cells
• Development of a circular battery economy
  • Sustainable production of raw materials, battery cells and battery packs
  • Recycling and reuse of batteries at the end of their life span

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

The student

• has knowledge about general electrochemistry for batteries
• has knowledge about the electrochemical working principle of batteries during charge and discharge
• has knowledge about cyclic voltammetry, charge-discharge cycle, open circuit voltage, C rate, specific energy capacity, energy density.
• has knowledge about different types of batteries and their application
• has knowledge about the development of sustainable circular value chain for batteries

Skills

The student

• can design and prepare anode, cathode, and electrolyte materials
• can design, produce, and test battery cells in the laboratory
• can write reports on battery fabrication.

General competence

The student

• can work in teams on both practical and written assignments
• can reflect on own capabilities within the subject
• is aware of both environmental and ethical aspects of energy transition

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

It is recommended that the student has taken a course in general chemistry and physical chemistry.

Teaching methods

Teaching is given in the form of lectures, laboratory exercises, written assignments and case studies in groups.

Compulsory learning activities

A lab report and a written assignment must be approved before the exam can be taken.

The approved report and the written assignment is valid for six semesters (including the semester the requirements were approved).

Assessment

A written school exam, 3 hours.

The time and location for the exam will be announced on Studentweb.

The grading scale is A-F of which F is failed.

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Course reductions

• MAS534 - Electrochemistry for Batteries, Electrolyzers and Fuel Cell Systems - Reduction: 5 studypoints