Nanotechnology in Electrocatalysis for EnergyThis 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. |
Contents
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2 A Birds Eye View of EnergyRelated Electrochemistry | 25 |
3 Electrochemical Devices for Energy Conversion and Storage | 62 |
4 Factors Affecting Design | 91 |
Part IISupport Materials | 113 |
5 CarbonBased Nanomaterials | 114 |
6 Other Support Nanomaterials | 145 |
Part IIIActive Materials | 188 |
Other editions - View all
Nanotechnology in Electrocatalysis for Energy Alessandro Lavacchi,Hamish Miller,Francesco Vizza No preview available - 2014 |
Nanotechnology in Electrocatalysis for Energy Alessandro Lavacchi,Hamish Miller,Francesco Vizza No preview available - 2014 |
Nanotechnology in Electrocatalysis for Energy Alessandro Lavacchi,Hamish Miller,Francesco Vizza No preview available - 2016 |
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Acta adsorbed adsorption alcohol fuel cells alkaline alloy anode application atoms bimetallic carbide carbon black carbon nanotubes carbon support Catal catalyst catalyst layer catalyst support catalytic activity cathode Chem chemical Chen CNTs CO2 reduction complex composite conducting polymers core–shell current density dealloyed deposition devices direct alcohol fuel direct methanol fuel dispersion DMFCs effect efficiency electrical electrocatalysts electrocatalytic activity electrochemical reactions electrode electrolyte energy enhanced EROEI formation formic acid fuel cells graphene high surface area high-index facets increase kinetics membrane fuel cells mesoporous metal nanoparticles methanol fuel cells methanol oxidation method molecular monolayer nano nanocrystals nanoparticles nanostructured nanotechnology nanowires noble metal obtained ORR activity overpotential oxygen reduction reaction palladium particles PEM fuel cell PEMFC performance Phys platinum polymer electrolyte pore potential Power Sources precursor prepared proton Pt catalysts Pt nanoparticles Pt/C PtRu reported shell solution structure synthesis temperature TiO2 Wang