Conventional Energy Source- Fossil Fuel; Evaluation of crude oil properties, Thermal and Catalytic cracking, Hydrotreating and Hydrocracking, Isomerization, Alkylation and Polymerization; Energy Alternatives: Solar, Nuclear, Biofuel, Shale.

Introduction to thermochemistry, temperature dependence of reaction enthalpies, fuel characteristics and properties, calorific value, adiabatic flame temperature, combustion kinetics, diffusion flame, mixed flame, flame velocity, formation of pollutants.

Introduction to Electrochemistry, electrified interface, structure, and thermodynamics of electrochemical systems, electrochemical kinetics, Butler-Volmer equation, electrocatalysis, and Applications in Energy Conversion and Storage Devices e.g., HydrogenStorage, batteries, Fuel Cells etc.

Introduction to materials for energy application: nanomaterials, macromolecules, processes at solid surfaces, physisorption and chemisorption, adsorption isotherm, heterogeneous catalysis, electrocatalysis, catalytic activity, impact on energy technology.

Books:

James G Speight,The chemistry and technology of petroleum;

Harold Schobert, Chemistry of Fossil Fuels and Biofuels;

Peter Atkins, Physical Chemistry;

S.R. Turns, An Introduction to Combustion: Concepts and Applications;

Allen J. Bard, Electrochemical Methods: Fundamentals and Applications;

R. J. Young, Introduction to Polymers