MTE 6300 - Materials for Energy Applications (3)

Materials science relevant to energy generation and storage. Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, catalysis, and polymer materials science to understand polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. Role of materials in solid oxide fuel cells, batteries, wind, solar, ocean thermal, and nuclear energy generation. Electronic band structure and photovoltaics. Artificial leaves.

Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once