KJM9120 – Defect Chemistry and Reactions
Course description
Course content
The course offers a comprehensive introduction to defects and transport mechanisms in crystalline materials. Defects in the crystal structure, including point defects, line defects, and surface defects, play a crucial role in determining the physical and chemical properties of materials. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to delve into theories, models, and experimental methods related to the subject.
The processes discussed in this course are of great significance for the development of efficient solar cells, fuel cells, and battery technology—all important components in the transition to cleaner energy sources and sustainable energy systems. Students will learn how to optimize the properties of materials to enhance the efficiency and reliability of energy conversion systems, which is essential for addressing today’s environmental challenges.
The course will be a valuable resource for students interested in various areas within material science. Knowledge of defects and transport processes is relevant in inorganic material chemistry, where the study of the composition and reactivity of different materials is focused. It will also be beneficial in structural physics, where the fundamental principles governing the behavior of materials are explored. Furthermore, expertise in this area is of great importance in semiconductor physics, where defects and transport processes are essential for the development of modern electronic devices."
Learning outcome
After completing this course:
- You will have a thorough understanding of defects in crystalline materials, including point defects, line defects, and surface defects, as well as their impact on the physical and chemical properties of materials.
- You will be able to apply theories and models to analyze and predict the behavior of defects in various materials as a function of surrounding atmosphere, doping, and temperature.
- You will be familiar with relevant theories and models that describe transport mechanisms in crystalline materials.
- You will be capable of designing and conducting experiments that investigate the properties of materials in light of the presence of defects and transport processes.
- You will understand the significance of material defects and transport mechanisms in the development of effective sustainable energy conversion technologies."
- you will know the basic principles of electrochemical transport and can use the knowledge to analyse processes in fuel cells and membranes and under solid-state reactions, sintering, and corrosion.
Admission to the course
PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through?Studentweb.
If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.
PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must?apply for a position as a visiting student?within a given deadline.
Recommended previous knowledge
MENA1001 – Materials, Energy and Nanotechnology, KJM1121 – Inorganic Chemistry, KJM-MENA3300 – Physical Chemistry III - Macromolecules, Condensed Phases and Dynamics (continued), KJM-MENA5110 – Inorganic Structural Chemistry and MAT1100 – Calculus, or similar courses.
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with KJM5120 – Defect Chemistry and Reactions.
Teaching
The teaching period is one semester, and the course comprises of:
- 30 hours of lectures
- 15 hours of exercises.
It is mandatory to attend the first lecture (including students on the waiting list). If you are unable to attend the first lecture, you must notify the Department of Chemistry before the start of the lecture, otherwise your course registration will be cancelled.
Examination
- Final oral exam which counts 100% towards the final grade.
It will also be counted as one of the three attempts to sit the exam for this course, if you sit the exam for one of the following courses: KJM5120 – Defect Chemistry and Reactions.
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
Resit an examination
Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a?postponed exam?at the beginning of the next semester.
New examinations?are offered at the beginning of the next semester for students who do not successfully complete the exam during the previous semester.
We do not offer a re-scheduled exam for students who withdraw during the exam
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- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.