Functional energy materials

Course
FYM350
Master’s level
7.5 credits (ECTS)
Study pace
50%
Time
Day
Location
Göteborg
Language
English
Duration
-
Part of semester
Quarter 3 to 4

About

Materials science is crucial for the development of new technologies. In this course thestudent will learn how materials development has laid the ground for modern energytechnology and how it in the future can be a cornerstone in a sustainable energysystem. Further, the course will give an overview of the opportunities and limitations ofwhich specific material properties, and based on them functions, might contribute withto the future energy systems. Conceptually, the course is based on the relation between fundamental materialsproperties and the performance of a device. The course content covers a generalintroduction to the materials challenges related to the design and development of next-generation energy technologies, and an in-depth analysis of materials in batteries, solarcells, fuel cells, hydrogen storage, thermoelectric materials.

This course is open to

Exchange students at the Faculty of Science and exchange students on a university-wide agreement. Please contact your international coordinator at the University of Gothenburg if you need to know more.

Entry requirements

Bachelors degree in physics or equivalent.

Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

English proficiency

Incoming students should have an English level equivalent of B2 or higher as courses and materials, including presentations and exams, will be in English.

To assess your English level, you can use the self-assessment grid for reference: https://europa.eu/europass/en/common-european-framework-reference

Application

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