Description and contextualization of the subject

The course 'Modern Techniques for the Synthesis of Energy Materials (TU16) ' is compulsory and offered in the first term of the second year of the Erasmus Mundus Master in Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion (MESC+). This course builds on the compulsory courses 'Solid State Chemistry (TU2)' and 'Calculations in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (TU5)' from the first semester of the first year, as well as the compulsory course 'Advanced Solid-State Chemistry (TU9)' from the second semester of the first year. It is also related to other courses in the first term of the second year, such as the compulsory course 'Energy Storage and Conversion Devices II (TU17)', which covers the application of materials discussed in this course, such as cathodes and anodes for lithium or sodium batteries (inorganic materials, polyanionic and carbon materials, for example).

The course provides an overview of different synthetic routes available for preparing materials with potential applications in electrochemical systems for energy storage (electroactive materials and electrolytes, inorganic, carbon, and polymer materials, hybrids, and nanomaterials). Students will gain fundamental knowledge about the variety of synthesis methods (particularly sol-gel, precipitation, hydrothermal, and templating) available to chemists for producing these different materials. It will also cover the parameters and experimental variables that can influence the morphology and microstructure of the synthesized samples and, as a result, their physicochemical and electrochemical properties.

Learning outcomes of the subject

Competencies:

RC3: Competence in the analysis of the social and environmental impact of scientific-technical actions and of professional decisions and proposals, assessing their functionality and relevance according to criteria of sustainability and social justice.



Abilities or skills:

RHE1: Skills in relating knowledge from different areas in order to provide an interdisciplinary response to complex situations.



RHT3: Skills in laboratory procedures and techniques for the synthesis of new inorganic, polymeric and carbonaceous materials, in particular for their application in the field of energy storage and/or production, valuing aspects of circular economy and understanding the relationships between synthesis and properties.

Ordinary call: orientations and renunciation

The student evaluation will be based on the following tests and assignments:

1. Development of the laboratory practices and proposed exercises, followed by an individual report including the preparation, development and results of the laboratory work carried out by the student. The grade of this section will correspond to 50% of the final grade.

2. A written test, to be developed individually, with the grade accounting for 50% of the final grade. It will cover all knowledge and competencies addressed during the course (including lectures, laboratory work, and literature work).

The final grade will be calculated using the following formula:

Final grade = 0.5 (written exam grade) + 0.5 (laboratory work and corresponding report).

Students who, having been able to apply the previous formula, obtain a grade of 5.0 or higher will pass.



Aprobarán l@s alumn@s a los que habiéndoseles podido aplicar la fórmula anterior obtengan una calificación igual o superior a 5.0.

Extraordinary call: orientations and renunciation

Students who take the extraordinary call must take the final written test and will be evaluated on the entire course. That is, it is mandatory to complete the entire written extraordinary exam even if the partial exam has been passed.

For calculating the final grade, the same formula as in the ordinary exam will be used. If the formula cannot be applied, the procedure in the ordinary exam will be followed. Students who have not passed or have waived the activities to assess learning outcomes throughout the course (laboratory practices, exercises, etc.) must take an additional oral exam for the corresponding competencies in the extraordinary exam.

Temary

1- Synthesis and processing of inorganic materials for EES systems

Metal oxides and nitrides, metal sulfides, phosphates. Metals and alloys. Coordination compounds.

2- Synthesis and processing of polymeric materials for EES systems

Crystalline and Amorphous polymers, Polymer blends , Cross-linked polymers, Block co-polymers and polymer composites

3- Synthesis and processing of carbonaceous materials for EES systems

Porous carbons. Graphite. Graphene. Carbon nanotubes and carbide derived carbons.

Bibliography

Compulsory materials

Course notes provided by the instructor and available on the egela platform.

Basic bibliography

- Introduction to Computational Chemistry, 2nd Edition, WILEY, by F. Jensen.

- Computational Chemistry of Solid State Materials: A Guide for Materials Scientists, Chemists, Physicists and others, WILEY, by R. Dronskowski and R. Hoffmann

In-depth bibliography

¿ https://www.nature.com/articles/35104644



¿ https://www.nature.com/articles/451652a



¿ Manthiram 2020 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-15355-0.pdf



¿ Goodenough 2010 - Challenges for Rechargeable Li Batteries¿ - Chem Mater



¿ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1369702115003181



¿ https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1351/pac199466030577/html



¿ Funke Sci. Technol. Adv. Mater. 14 (2013) 043502. doi:10.1088/1468-6996/14/4/043502