AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Aims:

- Provide an overview of the limits imposed by the availability of elements on the Earth's crust

- Provide a knowledge of the recovery and recycle of inorganic materials

- Provide a knowledge of the main photovoltaic technologies and issues related to their recycling

- Provide a basic knowledge of the main technology for chemical energy storage

Learning outcomes:

- Know the limits imposed by the availability of elements on the Earth's crust

- Know the main techniques for the recovery and recycle of inorganic materials

- Recognize the various photovoltaic technologies and their recycling limitations

- Recognize the main technologies for the storage of chemical energy

TEACHING METHODS

Classroom lectures given with the aid of power point presentations, thematic seminars on specific topics, and one mandatory lab class devoted to the electrodeposition of copper films.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Classroom lectures:

- A periodic table view on raw materials availability

- Aluminum extraction and recycling to PV panels

- Crystalline PV technology and recycling

- Non-Silicon thin film PV alternatives including Perovskites

- Materials saving PV architectures such as Microconcentrator PV

- Glass recycling

- Alkali such as sodium Chemistry and batteries

Lab class:

- Copper thin film electrodeposition

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The recommended bibliography is included in the slides of the teaching handed over by the teacher for both lectures and lab class. Students with a job and/or with SLD with specific needs can communicate their necessities to the teacher.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

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Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam consists of an oral discussion covering the topics addressed during the theoretical lectures and during the experimental laboratory activities.

For further information, please consult the corresponding section of the 114441 ECO-DESIGN OF MATERIALS AND SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES teaching.

Students with disabilities of SLD

For students with disabilities or with SLD, the assessment method will comply with the UNIGE rules summarized in https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa.

Emergency handling
In case of emergency and only according to specific indications by the University of Genoa, the assessment method for the exam might be changed, including the possibility of an online procedure.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Aim of the exam and assessment methods

The aim of the exam is to verify the achievement of the intended learning objectives both for the theoretical and labs topics. During the laboratory classes, teachers will assess the extent of students' participation and their capability in conducting experimental work. The oral exam will ascertain whether the student has attained an adequate level of knowledge on the discussed topics.

The effective attainment of the expected learning outcomes shall be assessed by evaluating the following aspects:

- Ability to know and recognize the topics covered during the teaching.

- Quality of dissertation.

- Correct use of the specialised lexicon.

If these objectives are not met, the student will be encouraged to further study the topics and attempt the exam again.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Ask the professor for other information not included in the teaching schedule.