3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture Upper Division
This course is aimed at junior/senior undergraduate and graduate students interested on developing an understanding on the Materials Science of Rechargeable Batteries. The focus is on electrochemical materials, its non-idealities (e.g., transport limitations, failure mechanisms), and its application to energy storage devices, such as batteries and fuel cells, particularly for portable electronics and hybrid/electric vehicles. This course will deliver an introduction to basic electrochemistry, principles of electrochemical devices, and electroactive materials as used in such systems. Current trends and directions in the field of battery technology will be outlined. Permission of department required.
Learning Outcomes1Become familiar with lingo, language, units and quantities associated to modern battery technology.
2Read the scientific literature on rechargeable batteries.
3Relate properties to performance (power, energy, charge, health, life, etc.).
4Communicate results of battery technology to professional audiences.
5Make simple battery designs that maximize performance.
6Develop a basic understanding of the most widely used battery simulation software.
7Make simple battery designs that maximize reliability.
Restrictions
made by Purdue students.