This course aims to develop an understanding of chemistry concepts to design and synthesis functional materials for energy harvesting and storage technologies. Conventional and emerging chemical synthesis and material processing technologies will be introduced. The core and fundamental elements of physics, chemistry and materials science will be recognized through study of the cutting-edge high-performance energy technologies. 

The lecture content will provide the chemistry of materials for energy conversion, including basics concepts and fundamentals of functional materials, chemical synthesis and materials preparation, and their materials properties. The lecture topics will be discussed in the following subjects: Photovoltaic materials and technologies including c-Si solar cells, thin film solar cell (CdTe, CIGS, amorphous Si), organic solar cells, dye-sensitized solar cells, quantum dot solar cells, perovskite solar cells; Energy storage materials technologies, battery and super capacitor; Thermoelectric solar cells; fuel cells; water splitting. 

Starting from Semester A, 2015-16, students must satisfy the following minimum passing requirement for courses offered by CHEM:

"A minimum of 40% in both coursework and examination components."