Electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide
Description:
The purpose of this course is to introduce students the fundamental knowledge and applications of electrocatalysis for sustainable chemical conversions. Topics will cover electrocatalysts discovery and their applications in energy storage and conversion, pollutant degradation, and organic synthesis. One of the topics in this course is about the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide to value-added products, i.e. carbon monoxide, formate, methanol, methane.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Describe and explain various catalysts and influential factors for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide
- Compare and evaluate different catalysts and influential factors in terms of activity, selectivity, stability, and cost
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A Review paper on Blackboard |
Read the selected section on electrochemical CO2 reduction ↓ |
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Several preset questions to guide reading |
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Webcast (ca. 10 min) |
Watch the video for the introduction of CO2 chemistry ↓ |
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No support |
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Out-of-class activity |
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PowerPoint slides |
Lecture on mechanism theories on CO2 activation ↓ |
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Lecturer |
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Chalkboard, mentimeter |
Theoretical exercises ↓ |
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Peers and lecturers |
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In-class activity |
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Two research papers |
Read the papers ↓ |
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Support |
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PeerWise |
Formulate questions and answer peers' questions on catalyst types ↓ |
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Teaching assistant and Peers |
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Out-of-class activities |
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PowerPoint slides, glasswares, electrodes |
Students' discussion on two cases from my research ↓ |
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Peers and Lecturer |
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PowerPoint slides and chalkboard |
Propose and discuss a new catalyst structure and the rationale |
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Peers and Lecturer |
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In-class activities |
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