Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

The course will focus on the fundamentals of electrochemical energy storage considering the operation and design of various battery technologies. A survey of specific primary and rechargeable batteries, for instance Lead-acid, Li-ion, NiMH, NaS, metal-air etc., will be covered. Their advantages and disadvantages, operation and safety will be analysed. Integrating basic science and engineering with cost analysis and policy considerations will provide a complete picture of the development of modern battery storage systems.

Learning outcome

After completing this course, you will have a good foundation for

  • understanding the basic mechanisms allowing electrochemical energy storage in batteries, as well as the basic kinetics, reactions, e.g. charge transfer at the electrode interfaces; cell resistance; ion diffusion and migration; electron diffusion into the electrode;
  • describing the components, processes and characterization tools in batteries: separators, binder, electrolyte, additives, ion insertion/de-insertion, "SEI"; solid electrolyte interphase?formation, degradation; cycle life, calendar life, overcharging
  • analyzing the design of commercial Li-ion battery solutions, from business, safety, social economic and environmental perspectives.

You will have in-depth knowledge of the different battery technologies, overview over recent research in the area and the ability to teach the techniques to other students with a basic knowledge in the subject.

Admission to the course

Students admitted at UiO must?apply for courses?in Studentweb. Students enrolled in other Master's Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.

Nordic citizens and applicants residing in the Nordic countries may?apply to take this course as a single course student.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about?admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

The course is based on knowledge as given by the courses TEK5300 – Renewable Energy: Science and Technology?and MENA3200 – Energy Materials (continued). The course is designed for master's students with limit