Electrochemistry

This second, completely updated edition of a classic textbook provides a concise introduction to the fundamental principles of modern electrochemistry, with an emphasis on applications in energy technology. The renowned and experienced scientist authors present the material in a didactically skilful and lucid manner.

They cover the physical-chemical fundamentals as well as such modern methods of investigation as spectroelectrochemistry and mass spectrometry, electrochemical analysis and production methods, as well as fuel cells and micro- and nanotechnology.

The result is a must-have for advanced chemistry students as well as those studying chemical engineering, materials science and physics.

Foundations, Definitions and Concepts
Electrical Conductivity and Interionic Interactions
Electrode Potentials and Double-Layer Structure at Phase Boundaries
Electrical Potentials and Electrical Current
Electrochemical Methods for the Study of the Electrode/Electrolyte Interface
Reaction Mechanisms
Industrial Electrochemical Processes
Galvanic Cells
Analytical Applications

• By (author) Carl H. Hamann
• By (author) Andrew Hamnett
• By (author) Wolf Vielstich