Semiconductor Photoelectrochemistry: Applications in Energy and Environmental Problems
| Title | Φωτοηλεκτροχημεία Ημιαγωγών: Εφαρμογές στην αντιμετώπιση Ενεργειακών & Περιβαλλοντικών προβλημάτων / Semiconductor Photoelectrochemistry: Applications in Energy and Environmental Problems |
| Code | Μ4Υ16 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Chemistry |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600016632 |
Programme of Study: Postgraduate Program "Electrochemical Systems Science and Technology"
Registered students: 5
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Epistīmī kai Technología Īlektrochīmikṓn Systīmátōn" | Compulsory Course | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Class ID | 600282106
|
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600282106
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Generate new research ideas
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
a) Theory: metals-semiconductors-insulators; electrical and optical properties of semiconductors; electrolytic solutions-galvanic cells-half-cells; semiconductor/electrolyte solution heterojunction in the presence and absence of light; corrosion-photocorrosion of semiconductors; photoelectrochemical experimental setup; experimental setup for semiconductor characterization; semiconductor materials and catalysts.
b) Applications: solar energy utilization through photoelectrochemical processes; photosynthesis; photovoltaic cells; photoelectrochemical cells; photo-intercalation/de-intercalation; photoelectrosynthetic cells (hydrogen production; CO2 reduction); photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants; recovery of precious, heavy and toxic metals; photocatalytic disinfection of water and air; oxidation of gas pollutants; natural light conditions.
c) Laboratory demonstrations: recording current vs. potential curves of various semiconductor electrodes, in the presence and absence of light; recording the solar light conversion in a dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cell; photocatalytic oxidation of pollutants in liquid effluents; photocatalytic recovery of precious metals.
Keywords
Photoelectrochemistry, Semiconductors, Photocatalysis, Electrochemistry, Solar energy, Solar Cells
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 56 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 4 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 110 | ✓ | |||
| Written assigments | 80 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 250 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Ι. Πούλιος, Φωτοηλεκτροχημεία των Ημιαγωγών
Διεθνής Βιβλιογραφία, Ξενόγλωσσα βιβλία με αντικείμενο τη Φωτοηλεκτροχημεία
Last Update
24-01-2024
