Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Fatma OĞUZ ERDOĞAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Explains the preparation of carbon-containing polymer composites.
2) Explain the properties of carbon-containing polymer composites.
3) Defines the concept of polymer electrolyte.
4) Explain the polymer composites used in lithium batteries.
5) Compares the hydrogen storage capacities of PANI-Carbon nanocomposites.
6) Explain the advantages of using carbon-containing polymer composites in fuel cells.
7) Explain the carbon-containing polymer composites used in supercapacitors and redox flow batteries.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4
Learning Outcomes
	1	No relation	High	High	High
	2	Low	Low	Low	Low
	3	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle
	4	High	High	High	High
	5	Low	Low	Low	Low
	6	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle
	7	High	High	High	High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

Synthesis/Preparation of Carbon Materials. Preparation of Carbon-Containing Polymer Composites by Different Techniques. Mechanical, Thermal and Rheological Properties of Carbon-Containing Polymer Composites. Electrical Conductivity, Morphology and Dielectric Properties of Carbon-Containing Polymer Composites. Determination of Surface Area, Pore Structure and Pore Size Distributions of Carbon-Containing Polymer Composites by BET, t-plot, BJH and DFT Methods. Polymer-based Nanocomposites for Energy Efficiency. Use of Carbon-Containing Polymer Composites in Fuel Cell Applications. Lithium Battery Applications of Carbon-Containing Polymer Composites. Carbon Nanotube/Polymer Nanocomposites for Supercapacitors. Carbon-Containing Polymer Composite Membranes for Redox Flow Batteries. Investigation of Hydrogen Storage Properties of Polyaniline (PANI)-Carbon Nanocomposites. Investigation of Methane Storage Properties of Carbon-Containing Polymer Composites. Use of Carbon-Containing Polymer Nanocomposites in Solar Energy and Wind Turbine Applications. Carbon Nanotube-Based Polymer Composite Thermoelectric Generators.

Weekly Schedule

1) Synthesis/Preparation of Carbon Materials
2) Preparation of Carbon-Containing Polymer Composites by Different Techniques
3) Mechanical, Thermal and Rheological Properties of Carbon-Containing Polymer Composites
4) Electrical Conductivity, Morphology and Dielectric Properties of Carbon-Containing Polymer Composites
5) Determination of Surface Area, Pore Structure and Pore Size Distributions of Carbon-Containing Polymer Composites by BET, t-plot, BJH and DFT Methods
6) Polymer-based Nanocomposites for Energy Efficiency
7) Use of Carbon-Containing Polymer Composites in Fuel Cell Applications
8) Midterm exam
9) Lithium Battery Applications of Carbon-Containing Polymer Composites
10) Carbon Nanotube/Polymer Nanocomposites for Supercapacitors
11) Carbon-Containing Polymer Composite Membranes for Redox Flow Batteries
12) Investigation of Hydrogen Storage Properties of Polyaniline (PANI)-Carbon Nanocomposites
13) Investigation of Methane Storage Properties of Carbon-Containing Polymer Composites
14) Use of Carbon-Containing Polymer Nanocomposites in Solar Energy and Wind Turbine Applications
15) Final exam

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Self Study
4) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

50%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Quiz	1	50%
Semester Studies	Presentation/Seminar	1	50%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

50%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)