Emerging battery technologies

Max amount of FITech students: 20 adult learners

Course will focus on emerging battery technologies, such as sodium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries, in green transition. Sustainability of emerging battery materials is also studied.

Course contents

Overview of emerging battery technologies, cobalt-free lithium-ion batteries, sodium ion and other alkali metal-ion batteries, lithium metal batteries, lithium-sulfur and lithium-air batteries, solid state batteries, redox flow batteries, sustainability of emerging batteries and biomass-use in batteries.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student will

• have the basic knowledge of the emerging battery materials and structures
• understand the operation principle of these batteries
• know how to improve the battery sustainability and especially battery development from green chemistry viewpoint.

Course material

Course material will be delivered during the course in the Moodle learning environment.

Teaching schedule

• Lectures online from Monday to Wednesday at 12-14 (recordings available).
• Deadline for submitting all learning tasks by 20.12.

Completion methods

Completing learning tasks (passed/failed) in Moodle. You can complete the course fully online.

More information in the University of Oulu study guide.

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