Degree at the basic level corresponding to at least 180 credits, including 75 credits within chemistry, physics, materials science and/or engineering. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
The course introduces studies in battery technology and energy storage, presenting and discussing energy production and storage from a broader perspective of sustainable societies and renewable energy. The basic function and configuration of electrochemical cells for energy storage such as batteries (primary and secondary), fuel cells, and supercapacitors is presented, along with concepts such as battery materials, cells, packs and systems. The course also includes an overview of emerging digital methodologies, such as analysis, simulation, and surveillance in the field of energy storage research and development, as well as presentation techniques, report writing, and scientific conduct.
