Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage

An introductory text to electrochemical energy conversion and storage that takes account of current and future energy perspectives.

'Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage' fills a gap in the literature by providing a text that contains comprehensive descriptions of the fundamentals and a detailed overview of the real-world, practical applications of electrochemical energy storage and conversion. Written by two noted experts on the topic, the book explores both the basics of energy conversion and storage and modes of conversion and storage of electric energy with particular attention to the use of renewable energy sources.
The book is written for both students and professionals and covers a wide range of topics, ranging from thermodynamic, kinetic and electrochemical fundamentals to a complete presentation of all electrochemical systems for energy conversion and storage. The text is filled with illustrations, examples, and descriptions of practical applications that help to understand the material presented.
This important textbook:

• Provides a much-needed introduction to the fundamentals and recent developments in electrochemical energy technology
• Explores the processes and applications of energy conversion and storage
• Provides information on experimental methods
• Has been written by two noted researchers and experienced authors

Written for students in chemistry, materials sciences, and engineering, 'Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage' meets the demand for an up-to-date introduction to this important topic.

Auteur

Yuping Wu, PhD, is Full Professor at the School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University in Nanjing, China. He has published more than 360 papers, won many awards such as Distinguished Youth Scientists from NSFC, China, and was selected as one of the Most Influential Minds from Highly Cited Researchers over the World in 2015.

Rudolf Holze, PhD, is Full Professor of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry at Chemnitz University of Technology. Germany, at St. Petersburg State University, Russia, Distinguished Professor at Nanjing Tech University, China, and an ordinary member of the Saxon Academy of Sciences. He has authored nine books and more than 450 research articles.

Texte du rabat

Eines der ersten Lehrbücher zum Thema beschreibt die Grundlagen und gibt einen ausgezeichneten Überblick über praktische Anwendungen. Didaktisch gut aufbereitet, mit Fragen und Antworten zur Überprüfung des Gelernten.

Résumé
This pioneering textbook on the topic provides a clear and well-structured description of the fundamental chemistry involved in these systems, as well as an excellent overview of the real-life practical applications.
Prof. Holze is a well-known researcher and an experienced author who guides the reader with his didactic style, and readers can test their understanding with questions and answers throughout the text.
Written mainly for advanced students in chemistry, physics, materials science, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering, this text is equally a valuable resource for scientists and engineers working in the field, both in academia and industry.

Contenu

Processes and Applications of Energy Conversion and Storage
Electrochemical Processes and Systems: Classification, Typical Properties and Applications, and Hybrid Types
Thermodynamics of Electrochemical Systems
Kinetics of Electrochemical Energy Conversion Processes
Electrodes and Electrolytes
Experimental Methods
Primary Systems
Secondary Systems
Fuel Cells
Flow Batteries
Supercapacitors