Syllabus

• Week 1

  Introduction to battery technology

  • Welcome to batteries for the energy transition

    Welcome to Batteries for the energy transition, where we will explore the sustainable value chain and discover the latest developments in the world of batteries, from raw materials to manufacturing and recycling.

  • Can we stop using fossil fuels?

    This activity explores why we want to reduce our use of fossil fuels. It looks at the factors driving this change and the need to develop new ways of storing and converting energy to make this possible.

  • Why are lithium-ion batteries impactful?

    This activity looks at the expansion of battery use over recent years and explores the position of Lithium-ion in this increased demand.

  • Week 1 summary

    This activity consolidates this week's learning as you reflect on the topics discussed and test your understanding before progressing to Week 2.

• Week 2

  Understanding battery technology

  • Electricity from chemical energy

    This activity lays the basis for understanding electrochemical phenomena which occur in batteries.

  • Operation of a battery

    In this activity, you are going to explore how materials are chosen to design a battery.

  • Energy and power of battery technologies

    In this activity, we are going to look at the development of various classes of battery technologies, as well as the fundamental terms used to describe the performance of batteries.

  • Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and beyond

    This activity explores how lithium-ion batteries work and are manufactured. You are also going to look at the sustainable development of next-generation batteries as well as the working principles of lithium-ion batteries.

  • Week 2 summary

    This activity consolidates this week's learning as you reflect on the topics discussed and test your understanding before progressing to Week 3.

• Week 3

  Battery materials and sustainability

  • Active electrode materials for batteries

    In this activity, we are going to look at the materials used for a positive electrode (a cathode) and a negative electrode (an anode).

  • Electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs)

    Having previously seen that batteries include electrodes and electrolytes, in this activity, we will look at the materials used for electrolytes.

  • Introduction to recycling and sustainability in the value chain

    In this activity, we are going to look at basic sustainable development ideas and value chains, as well as the basics of recycling and the circular economy. We will also explore the progress made in recycling.

  • Week 3 summary

    This activity consolidates this week's learning as you reflect on the topics discussed and test your understanding before progressing to Week 4.

• Week 4

  Recycling and sustainability in the battery value materials

  • Sustainability in the battery value chain

    In this activity, we are going to look at the European Union's legal requirements for a battery value chain.

  • Circular economy of batteries

    This activity explores the circular economy of batteries and asks you to consider the level of CE implementation in your country.

  • Reporting of sustainability by batteries recyclers and producers

    In this activity, we are going to explore why sustainability should be considered and why it's worth putting into practice.

  • Recycling of batteries

    In this activity, we are going to look at the industrial recycling of LIBs.

  • Week 4 summary

    This activity consolidates this week's learning as you reflect on the topics discussed and asses your understanding before completing your final test and finishing this course.

  • Course summary

    Now is time to summarize the contents of the course, thank you for your interest and wish you good luck in the future. We hope you get great benefit of your new knowledge about batteries.

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