|  | Zhang, Jiujun / Zhang, Lei / Liu, Hansan / Sun, Andy / Liu, Ru-Shi (eds.)
Electrochemical Technologies for Energy Storage and Conversion
 1. Edition November 2011
249.- Euro
2011. XLVI, 792 Pages, 2 Volumes, Hardcover
336 Fig. (12 Colored Fig.), 68 Tab.
- Handbook/Reference Book -
ISBN 978-3-527-32869-7 - Wiley-VCH, Weinheim
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In uniformly structured, self-contained chapters, editors and authors from academia and industry share their in-depth knowledge of known and novel materials, devices and technologies, providing a comprehensive overview of electrochemical energy and conversion methods.
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Volume 1
ELECTROCHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENERGY STORAGE AND CONVERSION
Introduction
Global Energy Status: Demands, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
Driving Forces behind Clean and Sustainable Energy Sources
Green and Sustainable Energy Sources and Their Conversion: Hydro, Biomass, Wind, Solar, Geothermal, and Biofuel
Electrochemistry: a Technological Overview
Electrochemical Rechargeable Batteries and Supercapacitors (Li Ion Batteries, Lead-Acid Batteries, NiMH Batteries, Zinc-Air Batteries, Liquid Redox Batteries)
Light Fuel Generation and Storage: Water Electrolysis, Chloro-Alkaline Electrolysis, Photoelectrochemical and Photocatalytic H2 Generation, and Electroreduction of CO2
Fuel Cells: Fundamentals to Systems (Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells, PEM Fuel Cells, Direct Methanol Fuel Cells, Molten Carbon Fuel Cells, and Solid Oxide Fuel Cells)
Summary
ELECTROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS
Electrical Current/Voltage, Faraday?s Laws, Electric Efficiency, and Mass Balance
Electrode Potentials and Electrode-Electrolyte Interfaces
Electrode Kinetics (Charger Transfer (Butler-Volmer Equation) and Mass Transfer (Diffusion Laws))
Porous Electrode Theory (Kinetic and Diffusion)
Structure, Design, and Fabrication of Electrochemical Devices
Nanomaterials in Electrochemical Applications
LITHIUM ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
Introduction
Main Types and Structures of Li Ion Rechargeable Batteries
Electrochemical Processes in Li Ion Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Components (Anode, Cathode, Separator, Endplates, and Current Collector)
Assembly, Stacking, and Manufacturing of Li Ion Rechargeable Batteries
Li Ion Battery Performance, Testing, and Diagnosis
Degradation Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies
Current and Potential Applications of Secondary Li Ion Batteries
LEAD-ACID BATTERY
General Characteristics and Chemical/Electrochemical Processes in a Lead-Acid Battery
Battery Components (Anode, Cathode, Separator, Endplates (Current Collector), and Sealing)
Main Types and Structures of Lead-Acid Batteries
Charging Lead-Acid Battery
Maintenance and Failure Mode of a Lead-Acid Battery
Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Technology
Lead-Acid Battery Market
NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE (Ni-MH) RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
Introduction to NiMH Rechargeable Batteries
Electrochemical Processes in Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries
Battery Components
Assembly, Stacking, Configuration, and Manufacturing of Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries
Ni-MH Battery Performance, Testing, and Diagnosis
Degradation Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies
Applications (Portable, Backup Power, and Transportation)
Challenges and Perspectives of Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries
METAL-AIR TECHNOLOGY
Metal-Air Technology
Introduction to Aluminum-Air Technology
Introduction to Lithium-Air Technology
Introduction to Zinc-Air Technology
Introduction to Magnesium-Air Technology
Structure of Magnesium-Air Cell
Components
Manufacturing
Magnesium-Air Battery Performance
Degradation Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies
Applications
Challenges and Perspectives of Magnesium-Air Cells
LIQUID REDOX RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
Introduction
Electrochemical Processes in a Redox Flow Battery
Materials and Properties of Redox Flow Battery
Redox Flow Battery System
Performance Evaluation of Redox Flow Battery
Degradation Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies
Applications of Redox Flow Batteries
Perspectives and Challenges of RFB
ELECTROCHEMICAL SUPERCAPACITORS
Introduction to Supercapacitors (Current Technology State and Literature Review)
Main Types and Structures of Supercapacitors
Physical/Electrochemical Processes in Supercapacitors
Supercapacitor Components
Assembly and Manufacturing of Supercapacitors
Supercapacitors Stacking and Systems
Supercapacitor Performance, Testing, and Diagnosis
Supercapacitor Configurations
Applications
Challenges and Perspectives of Electrochemical Supercapacitors
Volume 2
WATER ELECTROLYSIS FOR HYDROGEN GENERATION
Introduction to Water Electrolysis
Thermodynamics
Kinetics
Alkaline Water Electrolysis
PEM Water Electrolysis
High Temperature Water Electrolysis
Conclusion
HYDROGEN COMPRESSION, PURIFICATION, AND STORAGE
Introduction
Pressurized Water Electrolysis
Hydrogen Electrochemical Compression
Hydrogen Electrochemical Extraction and Purification
Hydrogen Storage in Hydride-Forming Materials
Conclusion and Perspectives
SOLAR CELL AS AN ENERGY HARVESTING DEVICE
Introduction
Solar Radiation and Absorption
Fundamentals of Solar Cells
Silicon Solar Cell
Other High-Efficiency Solar Cells
Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell
Routes to Boost the Efficiency of Solar Cells
Current Ideas for Future Solar Cell
Summary
PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS FOR HYDROGEN GENERATION
Introduction
Main Types and Structures of Photoelectrochemical Cells
Electrochemical Processes in Photoelectrochemical Cells
Photoelectrochemical Cell Components
Assembly of Photoelectrochemical Cells
Photoelectrochemical Cell Performance, Testing, and Diagnosis
Degradation Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies
Applications (Portable, Stationary, and Transportation)
Conclusions
POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE FUEL cells
Introduction to PEMFCs
Main Types and Structures of PEMFCs
Electrochemical Processes in PEMFCs
PEMFCs Components
Assembly and Manufacture of PEMFCs
PEMFC Stacking and System
PEM Performance, Testing, and Diagnosis
Degradation Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies
Applications
Challenges and Perspectives
SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS
Introduction
Fuel Cell Components
Assembly and Manufacturing
Stacking and Balance of the Plant
Performance, Testing, and Diagnosis
Degradation Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies
Applications
Challenges and Perspectives
DIRECT METHANOL FUEL CELLS
Introduction to Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
Main Types and Structures of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
Electrochemical Processes in Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
Fuel Cell Components
Assembly and Manufacturing of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Stacking and Systems
Direct Methanol Fuel Cells: Performance, Testing, and Diagnosis
Degradation Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies
Applications
Challenges and Perspectives of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
MOLTEN CARBONATE FUEL CELLS
Introduction to Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells
Current Technologic Status of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells
Electrochemical Processes in Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells
Components of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells
Structure and Performance of MCFCs
Schematic of MCFC Power Generation Systems
Fabrication and Operation of MCFCs
MCFC Power Plant
Major Factors Affecting the Performance and Lifetime of MCFCs
Challenges and Perspectives of MCFCs
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