Chemistry of Renewable Energy Generation and Storage
The course provides an overview of different renewable energy techniques, relevant chemistry behind them, and associated technological and sustainable issues.
This course will cover global energy status, photovoltaics, artificial photosynthesis, batteries, fuel cells, biofuel and more. It involves both generation and storage of renewable energies from naturally replenished renewable resources, such as sunlight, wind, geothermal heat, hydro-power, and biomass.
It will highlight how the concepts of green chemistry and sustainable development can impact the generation and storage of renewable energy.
In particular, toxicity of materials, limited waste, reusage, recycling, and recovery will be discussed in balance with their needed high performance to provide long-term feasible solutions to energy materials.
Information for admitted students autumn 2024
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students
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Welcome activities
Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
Find your way on campus
Stockholm University's main campus is in the Frescati area, north of the city centre. While most of our departments and offices are located here, there are also campus areas in other parts of the city.
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For new international students
This course will cover global energy status, photovoltaics, artificial photosynthesis, batteries, fuel cells, biofuel and more. It involves both generation and storage of renewable energies from naturally replenished renewable resources, such as sunlight, wind, geothermal heat, hydro-power, and biomass.
It will highlight how the concepts of green chemistry and sustainable development can impact the generation and storage of renewable energy.
In particular, toxicity of materials, limited waste, reusage, recycling, and recovery will be discussed in balance with their needed high performance to provide long-term feasible solutions to energy materials.
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Course structure
Here are some of the topics that will be covered during the course:
Theory
- Basics in renewable energy. Forms of energy, carbon cycle, available resources, energy generation and storage, fossil fuels, carbon capture/separation, carbon conversion and utilization, and thermodynamics.
- Solar energy. Introduction to photovoltaics of various types, and solar-thermal conversion processes.
- Wind energy and polymer materials. Onshore and offshore wind energy devices, storage of wind energy, and materials for wind turbines.
- Introduction to biomass, biofuels, biorefinery and biochemical processes, such as fermentation, bio-ethanol and bio-diesel formation.
- Geothermal heat and hydropower. Basics in such renewable energy generation and storage, principles in device operation, and materials aspects.
- Battery for renewable energy storage. Introduction to lithium ion batteries, and future batteries; battery component, safety, sustainability and recycling.
- Introduction to different types of fuel cells, electrocatalysis, ion exchange membranes, and typical types of energy fuels.
- Introduction of hydrogen production, storage and utilization as green energy-carrier.
Lab
- Five lab experiments (each full day labs) designed to conduct renewable energy generation (e.g. sun energy) and storage (e.g. electrochemical energy storage).
Teaching format
Lectures and laboratory work.
Assessment
Theory - Written exam
Lab - Written reportsExaminer
Jiayin Yuan
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
- Hand-outs and articles in electronic form.
- Reference book: Chemistry of Sustainable Energy. Editor: Nancy E. Carpenter, 2014, ISBN 9781466575325
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Course reports
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Contact
Course coordinator and examiner
Chemistry Section & Student Affairs Office- Visiting address
Arrhenius laboratory, room M345
Svante Arrhenius väg 16 A-D
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Student administrator
International coordinator
Study advisor
Director of studies
- Office hours
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 09.00-11.30 and 12.30-15.00
- Phone hours
Monday and Wednesday 10.00-11.30 and 12.30-15.00
