Title:
（1）Analysis of Electrochemical Systems through Modeling
（2）Challenges in the Road Map for Adoption of Fuel Cell and Electric Vehicles

Speaker:
Prof. Gerardine G. Botte，Editor in Chief, Journal of Applied Electrochemistry

Time：
（1）1:00-2:30pm, Mar.9, 2011   (Wednesday)
（2）1:00-2:30pm, Mar.16, 2011 (Wednesday)

Venue：
F310, Mechanical Building A

Inviter:
Prof. Sheng Sui

About the Speaker
Gerardine G. Botte, PhD
Russ Professor
Director Center for Electrochemical Engineering Research
Ohio University, USA
Editor in Chief, Journal of Applied Electrochemistry
http://www.ohio.edu/ceer

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina, 2000.
M.E. Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina, 1998.
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Universidad de Carabobo, Venezuela 1993.

Dr. Botte's Electrochemical Engineering Research Laboratory performs fundamental and applied research to develop fuel cell and battery technology. Current projects include investigating how coal and ammonia can be used as hydrogen sources to power fuel cells. Her students model, design, construct, and test novel electrochemical technologies.

Abstract

（1）Analysis of Electrochemical Systems through Modeling

Electrochemical systems have multiple applications. Processes such as electroplating, electrolysis, electro-synthesis, energy conversion in secondary and primary batteries, and fuel cells are of special interest. Engineering design procedures in electrochemical systems have not been developed thoroughly as for mass transfer operations such as absorption and distillation. However, the fundamental laws governing electrochemical systems have been developed. 
In the first part of this lecture, the fundamental laws governing electrochemical systems will be reviewed and examples of their use for the determination of kinetics and diffusion coefficients will be discussed within the context of lithium ion batteries.
In the second part of this lecture graduate studies opportunities in Electrochemical Engineering at Ohio University within the Center for Electrochemical Engineering Research will be discussed.

（2）Challenges in the Road Map for Adoption of Fuel Cell and Electric Vehicles

The increase in oil demands, the scarcity of energy sources, and the environmental challenges associated with green house emissions have driven the attention for the search to alternatives that reduce all these problems in automobile technologies. Two different alternatives are currently being considered: Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs) and Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs). Significant challenges are present in both alternatives. 
In the first part of this lecture, the challenges and opportunities in FCVs and PHEVs will be discussed. Areas of fundamental and applied research required for the adoption of these technologies will be presented. 
In the second part of this lecture the speaker will discuss the basic aspects (the “abc”) that need to be covered when submitting a paper to a peer-reviewed journal. Emphasis will be placed within the scope of the Journal of Applied Electrochemistry.