MAT61021   Energy Generation and Storage   (15 credits)

Description

Decarbonisation of society through electrification of transport and industry requires a large-scale switch to nuclear and renewable energy generation associated with non-fossil fuel based energy storage and recovery methods. The aims of this module are to develop your knowledge and understanding of the materials challenges inherent in a) the next generation of nuclear reactors including fusion reactors; b) the hydrogen economy; c) current and novel battery technologies and d) novel energy recovery technologies.

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