Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 15239/2016 - 19/12/2016
5 ECTS; 3º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 TP , Cód. 814242.
Lecturer
- Valentim Maria Brunheta Nunes (2)
- Marco António Mourão Cartaxo (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
The course aims to develop the skills necessary to understand the fundamental concepts of electrochemistry and its importance in society, the fundamental principles of electrochemical systems, and their technological applications: electrochemical characterization techniques, energy conversion and storage, and technologically important electrochemical processes. Students should also be able to understand, control, and prevent corrosion.
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to understand and apply the fundamental concepts of electron exchange processes on electrode surfaces, as well as predict and interpret the behavior of various electrochemical systems.
Program
Theoretical component:
1. Fundamental concepts of electrochemistry: electrical and ionic conduction; electrolyte solutions, electrode reactions and potentials, and types of electrochemical cells; interfaces, thermodynamics, and kinetics of electrode processes.
2. Applications of electrochemistry: electrochemical characterization techniques; energy conversion and storage; technologically important electrochemical processes.
3. Corrosion: fundamental concepts, thermodynamics and kinetics of corrosion reactions; forms of corrosion; factors affecting corrosion; corrosion prevention and control.
Practical component:
1. Determination of the standard electrode potential of metals.
2. Effect of ion concentration on cell potential.
3. Analysis of electrodes made of different materials.
4. Cyclic voltammetry for the study of redox reactions.
5. Study of electrochemical batteries: characterization of performance and efficiency.
6. Electrosynthesis of inorganic compounds.
Evaluation Methodology
The theoretical assessment is conducted through written tests, during the different official assessment periods, and the practical assessment (PA) is conducted through the completion of all practical assignments and their respective reports.
The theoretical assessment (TA) is obtained by completing two tests (A and B) on the topics covered in each chapter:
A - Chapters 1 and 2.
B - Chapter 3.
The TA grade is obtained by applying the following formula:
TA = (0,6xA) + (0,4xB)
The final grade (CF) is obtained by applying the following formula:
CF = (0,7xTA) + (0,3xPA)
The minimum final passing grade is 10 out of 20.
Bibliography
- Atkins, P. e De Paula, J. e Keeler, J. (2017). Physical Chemistry. Oxford: Oxford University Press
- Hussain, C. e Aslam, J. e Zehra, S. (2023). Handbook of Corrosion Engineering: Modern Theory, Fundamentals and Practical Applications. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier
- Petrovic, S. (2021). Electrochemistry Crash Course for Engineers. Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland
- White, H. e Bard, A. e Faulkner, L. (2022). Electrochemical Methods: Fundamentals and Applications. New York: John Wiley & Sons
Teaching Method
Expository theoretical classes, where the fundamental principles are described. Theoretical-practical classes where the resolution of application exercises and the carrying out of laboratory work on the subjects taught are proposed.
Software used in class
Not applicable.
