Applied Electrochemistry Basics

Author: Wu Huixiang
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: This book aims to systematically and deeply elaborate the fundamental principles of applied electrochemistry. The book is composed of several parts, including electrochemical thermodynamics, fundamentals of electrode reaction kinetics, electrode materials, transport phenomena and current distribution in electrochemical systems, electrochemical reactors, electrochemical deposition and dissolution, molten salt electrochemistry, and solid electrolyte electrochemistry. The book elaborates on the fundamental principles of applied electrochemistry in seven chapters: Chapter 1 "Electrochemical Thermodynamics" briefly introduces the thermodynamics of electrolyte solutions and the electrode/solution interface. Chapter 2 "Electrode Reaction Kinetics" focuses on the kinetic characteristics of different types of electrode processes and the basic methods for analyzing electrode processes, revealing the factors that affect the rate and selectivity of electrode reactions. Chapter 3 "Electrode Materials" introduces electrode materials used in electrolysis and electrochemical synthesis, as well as the catalytic effects of electrode materials and special electrode reactions that occur on different materials. Chapter 4 "Transport Phenomena and Current Distribution in Electrochemical Systems" reviews fluid mechanics concepts and elaborates on the transport phenomena and fundamental laws in electrolyte solutions, electrodes, and separators. Chapter 5 "Electrochemical Reactors" first introduces the basic methods of economic optimization, material balance, and energy balance of electrolysis processes, combined with the process management of industrial electrolysis. Chapter 6 "Electrochemical Deposition and Dissolution" discusses the fundamental principles of electrochemical surface treatment and processing, including the electrochemical deposition of metals and alloys, the anodic dissolution of metals, and the growth of oxide films, followed by a brief introduction to the principles of metal corrosion and protection. Chapter 7 "Molten Salt Electrochemistry and Solid Electrolyte Electrochemistry" introduces the properties of molten salts and solid electrolytes, as well as the characteristics of electrode reactions in these media, and lists the application prospects of molten salt electrochemistry and solid electrolyte electrochemistry. This book aims to systematically and deeply elaborate the fundamental principles of applied electrochemistry. The book is composed of several parts, including electrochemical thermodynamics, electrode reaction kinetics, electrode materials, transport phenomena and current distribution in electrochemical systems, electrochemical reactors, electrochemical deposition and dissolution, molten salt electrochemistry, and solid electrolyte electrochemistry. The book elaborates on the fundamental principles of applied electrochemistry in seven chapters: Chapter 1 "Electrochemical Thermodynamics" briefly introduces the thermodynamics of electrolyte solutions and the electrode/solution interface. Chapter 2 "Electrode Reaction Kinetics" focuses on the kinetic characteristics of different types of electrode processes and the basic methods for analyzing electrode processes, revealing the factors that affect the rate and selectivity of electrode reactions. Chapter 3 "Electrode Materials" introduces electrode materials used in electrolysis and electrochemical synthesis, as well as the catalytic effects of electrode materials and special electrode reactions that occur on different materials. Chapter 4 "Transport Phenomena and Current Distribution in Electrochemical Systems" reviews fluid mechanics concepts and elaborates on the transport phenomena and fundamental laws in electrolyte solutions, electrodes, and separators. Chapter 5 "Electrochemical Reactors" first introduces the basic methods of economic optimization, material balance, and energy balance of electrolysis processes, combined with the process management of industrial electrolysis. Chapter 6 "Electrochemical Deposition and Dissolution" discusses the fundamental principles of electrochemical surface treatment and processing, including the electrochemical deposition of metals and alloys, the anodic dissolution of metals, and the growth of oxide films, followed by a brief introduction to the principles of metal corrosion and protection. Chapter 7 "Molten Salt Electrochemistry and Solid Electrolyte Electrochemistry" introduces the properties of molten salts and solid electrolytes, as well as the characteristics of electrode reactions in these media, and lists the application prospects of molten salt electrochemistry and solid electrolyte electrochemistry.