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
demonstrating a propensity for materials but may not have expressed specific
interests regarding their electrochemical characteristics or the opportunity of
putting such properties toward potential work in energy systems. Accordingly,
the book considers the perspectives of both theory and practical application.
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 thesis examines the electrochemistry of magnesiumion systems by
modifying the Lewis acidbase pair to improve the stability and performance of
magnesium electrolytes. It specifically focuses on two novel approaches aimed at
improving non-Grignard magnesium electrolytes oxidative stability and reducing
corrosion in stainless steel systems. The work discusses the surface
modification of carbon electrodes and the use of molybdenum-oxo complexes for
proton reduction. It concludes in discussions toward future prospects in
magnesium-ion electrochemistry, especially for high-performance energy storage
systems.
Author(s): Emily G. Nelson, University of
Michigan
This series of lectures deals with
great detail about advanced electrochemical concepts like both Faradaic and non-Faradaic
processes, mass transfer controlled reactions, and electrochemical
thermodynamics. Issues deal with the Butler-Volmer model for electrode kinetics,
liquid junction potentials, and selective electrodes. The note also deals with
the techniques that include sampled current voltammetry and cyclic voltammetry,
and thus one can analyze the quasireversible and irreversible electrode
reactions. This resource is appropriate for more advanced students and
researchers aiming to dive deeper into electrochemical processes and techniques
of analysis.
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
innovations and improvements in sensor design. In so doing, chapters by
international experts show the various sensor types used in environmental
monitoring, health-related applications, and industrial applications. In
general, this book is highly rich in theoretical principles and practical
applications, and thus makes it excellent reading for practitioners working in
the field of sensor technology and electrochemical analysis.
Author(s): Mohammed Muzibur Rahman and Abdullah Mohammed
Asiri