Fundamentals of materials including atomic bonding; crystal structures, defects; mechanical properties of materials, phase diagram; overview of metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers, semiconductors and composites; electrical, optical, magnetic, and thermal properties of materials; materials selection and design considerations for engineering technologies. Applications of materials to energy engineering, mechanical engineering, medical engineering, and others will be discussed.

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Fundamental principles, device and system designs of energy storage technologies: electrochemical energy storage (batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells etc.), thermal energy storage (phase change), mechanical energy storage (flywheel and compressed air energy storage), hydrogen storage. The applications of energy storage technologies in supporting renewable energy sources for smart grid and green building applications. The applications of energy storage technologies in hybrid and all-electric vehicles technologies.

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