Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Solar Energy Conversion | ||
Code | CHEM464 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor AJ Cowan Chemistry A.J.Cowan@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
Aims |
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To impart knowledge on the underpinning theory of electronic structure of solids relevant to solar energy conversion and to demonstrate the application of these fundamental concepts in applied solar energy conversion technologies |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Show an ability to describe - and provide evidence for understanding of - the electronic structure of solids in terms of bands. |
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(LO2) Show understanding of electronic structure as a function of reciprocal space (bands) and energy (density of states). |
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(LO3) Show ability to describe the electronic structure of semiconductors and demonstrate how that relates to applications in solar energy conversion |
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(LO4) Show understanding of transport in semiconductors in terms of electrons and holes, and how they are created and destroyed in the process of photoexcitation |
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(LO5) Show ability to describe minimum device requirements for solar photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical devices and to reproduce the structure and relevant energy diagrams for p-n Si devices and photoanodes and photocathodes. |
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(LO6) Show an ability to discuss the principles and limitations of selected 2nd, 3rd generation PV technologies |
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(LO7) Show an ability to apply equations to calculate carrier properties, cell efficiencies and optical properties. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lectures. 15 in-person lectures. Coursework. Two sets of questions during the 8 week course, with feedback provided. Workshops. In-person sessions consisting of 4 x 1 hr timetabled workshops . *Lectures: 15 hr |
Syllabus |
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The module will cover the following topics: 1.Introduction to periodic boundary conditions, plane waves and Bloch theory. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
15 |
4 |
19 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 55 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 74 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
written exam Resit: A single resit including reassessment of the coursework. | 120 | 70 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Two sets of problems Resit: No separate resit, reassessment is included in exam resit | 0 | 30 |