This
note covers the following topics: introduction, electrolytic conductance, the
theory of electrolytic conductance, the migration of ions, free energy and
activity, oxidation-reduction systems, acids and bases, the determination of
hydrogen ions, neutralization and hydrolysis, amphoteric electrolytes,
polarization and overvoltage, the deposition and corrosion of metals,
electrolytic oxidation and reduction, electrokinetic phenomena.
This is a
comprehensive lecture note on the basics of electrochemistry, including the
principles and various applications of the subject. The topic discussed includes
electrochemical cells, corrosion, electrochemical processes, batteries, and fuel
cells. The question bank is also included as a practice document to help readers
with useful problem-solving exercises for the concepts. In addition, advanced
materials and nano materials are discussed to show the importance of modern
materials in electrochemical processes. The laboratory manual offers students
hands-on experience with real experiments on electrochemistry. The note is
priceless for both professionals and students who wish to hone their
understanding of electrochemical systems.
Author(s): Dr. Lorenz Gubler,
Electrochemistry Laboratory Paul Scherrer Institute Switzerland
This book
makes a deep dive into the physical principles underlying electrochemical
processes, mainly focusing on the electrical double layer (EDL), solute
transport, and electrokinetics. In this text, there is coverage of models that
describe the EDL, such as the Gouy-Chapman-Stern model, and extends into more
complex phenomena such as combined mass transport and chemical reactions,
reverse osmosis, and electrodialysis. It also goes into the physics of
electrochemical systems at the microscopic level, both non-Faradaic and Faradaic
processes. The book applies to fields like bioelectrochemistry and environmental
chemistry and even briefly discusses some experimental methods and numerical
modeling used in electrochemical research.
This textbook discusses the
electrochemistry of solids with particular emphasis on the properties of solid
materials in electrochemical systems. It deals with basic aspects of solid-state
reactions, assembly and geometry of solid oxide fuel cells, polymer electrolyte
membrane fuel cells, and batteries, with emphasis on the reactivity and kinetic
properties of solid materials such as sintering, creep, and demixing. Its
advanced applications involve the understanding of electrolysis cells,
solid-state processes as components of energy conversion, and storage
technologies in relation to the efficiency and potential impact. To this end,
the researcher or student with material should work with individuals
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putting such properties toward potential work in energy systems. Accordingly,
the book considers the perspectives of both theory and practical application.
The book undertakes a comprehensive review of electrochemical sensors with
applications in specific chemical and biosensing fields. It discusses all the
developments in electrochemical and electroanalytical methods and goes about
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Author(s): Mohammed Muzibur Rahman and Abdullah Mohammed
Asiri