This book focuses on nanotechnology in electrocatalysis for energy applications. In particular the book covers nanostructured electrocatalysts for low temperature fuel cells, low temperature electrolyzers and electrochemical valorization. The function of this book is to provide an introduction to basic principles of electrocatalysis, together with a review of the main classes of materials and electrode architectures. This book will illustrate the basic ideas behind material design and provide an introductory sketch of current research focuses. The easy-to-follow three part book focuses on major formulas, concepts and philosophies. This book is ideal for professionals and researchers interested in the field of electrochemistry, renewable energy and electrocatalysis.
Author(s): Alessandro Lavacchi, Hamish Miller, Francesco Vizza (auth.)
Series: Nanostructure Science and Technology 170
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York
Year: 2013
Language: English
Pages: 331
Tags: Energy Systems; Electrochemistry; Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution; Nanotechnology
Front Matter....Pages i-xiii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Introduction....Pages 3-23
A Bird’s Eye View of Energy-Related Electrochemistry....Pages 25-61
Electrochemical Devices for Energy Conversion and Storage....Pages 63-89
Factors Affecting Design....Pages 91-112
Front Matter....Pages 113-113
Carbon-Based Nanomaterials....Pages 115-144
Other Support Nanomaterials....Pages 145-187
Front Matter....Pages 189-189
Supported Metal Nanoparticles....Pages 191-217
Shape and Structure-Controlled Metal Nanoparticles....Pages 219-250
Monolayer Decorated Core Shell and Hollow Nanoparticles....Pages 251-272
Molecular Complexes in Electrocatalysis for Energy Production and Storage....Pages 273-315
Concluding Remarks....Pages 317-322
Back Matter....Pages 323-331
