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 | Innovative Chemistry for Energy and Materials | ||
Code | CHEM184 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor LJ Hardwick Chemistry Laurence.Hardwick@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 4 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
Aims |
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The aim of this module is to give students an understanding of: |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) By the end of this module a student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of simple chemical and electrochemical reactions |
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(LO2) the relationship between fundamental materials properties and technological applications |
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(LO3) the role of chemistry in complex multidisciplinary technologies |
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(LO4) basic principles of battery/supercapacitor electrochemistry - such as the electric double layer |
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(LO5) calculation of theoretical specific energies and energy densities |
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(LO6) challenges and goals of research in energy storage/conversion devices |
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(LO7) intercalation of ions into host structures |
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(LO8) the basic principle of operation of a fuel cell |
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(LO9) basic theory of semiconductors |
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(LO10) different classes of photovoltaic devices |
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(LO11) basic principles of an artificial leaf |
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(LO12) the chemical technologies involved in the realisation of the "smart phone" |
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(LO13) liquid crystalline state and optical anisotropy |
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(LO14) the origin of electrical conductivity |
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(S1) A student will be able to demonstrate the following skills: |
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(S2) critical thinking - for example there are many different energy storage devices with advantageous and disadvantageous properties and scientific challenges to overcome. The student's ability to evaluate material presented to them can be assessed by short essay question in the examination. |
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(S3) Dimensional analysis of relationships between energy related physical quantities |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lectures: This module is in three sections and will consist of podcasts for providing the material which are the equivalent of 30 lectures. Workshops: The podcasts will be supported by 10 weekly in- person whole class workshop sessions (2 hours). Each lecturer will set weekly online quizzes which contribute (to a very small extent) to the total mark. Coursework 1: The workshops for each section of the module will be followed by a set of problems, provided in advance. Coursework 2: Peerwise *Lectures: 30 hr |
Syllabus |
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Materials for Energy The Chemistry of Solar Energy Utilisation The Chemistry of the Smart Phone |
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 |
20 30 |
50 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 100 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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written exam Resit: A single resit including reassessment of the coursework. | 120 | 60 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework 1 Three problem sets Exemptions: e-submission 3.2b, mix Resit: No separate resit, reassessment is included in exam resit | 0 | 30 | ||||
Coursework 2 Peerwise exercise Exemptions: e-submission 3.2b, mix Resit: No separate resit, reassessment is included in exam resit | 0 | 10 |