Electrochemical Power Sources 1200-2MON2Z

Review of known electrochemical power sources, i.e. batteries and accumulators, and the environmental implications of their use. Historical background of the discovery and development of electrochemical power sources. Classification of batteries: primary batteries, accumulators, fuel cells, biofuel cells. The emphasis of this course will be on the zinc-manganese, lead-acid, hydride-lithium, lithium-ion and high temperature batteries and fuel and biofuel cells. The description of fuel cells will include high and low temperature fuel cells and the cells containing various types of electrolytes. Attention will also be focused on new concepts in the field of electrochemical power sources and their modern application in electric vehicles