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This book introduces the main aspects of modern applied electrochemistry. Starting with the basics of thermodynamic background, structure of interfaces and selected techniques used in analytical and material chemistry, the authors address the principles of electrochemistry in material science: corrosion, electrocatalysis, electrodeposition, energy storage and conversion. The application of nanostructured materials in these processes, as well as interfacing of electrochemistry with biology and medicine is discussed. The final part of the book is devoted to photoelectrochemistry and solar energy conversion in photoelectrochemical cells of various types. The goal of this book is to show that electrochemistry has many applications, not only for understanding of various phenomena in nowadays life but also in practical devices and can stimulate new science-enabled technologies, nourishing leaps from bench-top to large-scale industries, providing also means for protecting our environment.
Creates a snapshot of the most important problems in applied electrochemistry and guides how to solve them.
Gives an overview of the processes running during corrosion, electrodeposition and electrocatalysis.
Focuses mainly on graduate students and those scientists who want to get a solid background knowledge of applied electrochemistry.
Creates a snapshot of important problems in applied electrochemistry.
Gives an overview of corrosion, electrodeposition and electrocatalysis.
New section on green electrochemistry, pollution monitoring, and hydrogen production.
Basic concepts
Selected electrochemical methods applied in analytical chemistry and material science
Corrosion
Electrocatalysis
Electrodeposition
Underpotential deposition (UPD)
Electrochemical methods in the formation of nanostructures
Electrochemistry in energy conversion and storage
Interfacing applied electrochemistry and biology
Semiconductors electrochemistry and photoelectrochemistry: fundamentals
Solar energy conversion in photoelectrochemical cells
Semiconductor particles in photocatalysis
Sensing the environment
Green fuel: hydrogen production
Electrochemical and photocatalytic methods in pollutant removal