CHEM 481ATakingEnergyMaterials-Lab/Fab

Catalog

An introductory course that will provide an overview of how functional materials are taken from the design stage all the way to industrial production with a focus on materials for energy storage. Fundamental principles of atomic structure and chemical bonding will be reviewed in the context of challenges inherent to scaling up and optimizing device performance. Topics will include basics of materials chemistry, synthetic methods, cell manufacturing, as well as economic and environmental considerations for materials adoption. By the end of the course, students will understand how to bridge the gap between research and commercialization, ensuring materials meet performance, cost, and sustainability goals at an industrial scale.