Comprehensive Treatise of Electrochemistry: Volume 3: Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage

by Peter Horsman (Editor), Brian E. Conway (Editor), E. Yeager (Editor)

Overview

It is now time for a comprehensive treatise to look at the whole field of electrochemistry. The present treatise was conceived in 1974, and the earliest invitations to authors for contributions were made in 1975. The completion of the early volumes has been delayed by various factors. There has been no attempt to make each article emphasize the most recent situation at the expense of an overall statement of the modern view. This treatise is not a collection of articles from Recent Advances in Electrochemistry or Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry. It is an attempt at making a mature statement about the present position in the vast area of what is best looked at as a new interdisciplinary field. Texas A & M University J. O'M. Bockris University of Ottawa B. E. Conway Case Western Reserve University Ernest Yeager Texas A & M University Ralph E. White Preface to Volume 3 Of events which have affected progress in the field of electrochemistry, the decision of NASA to use electrochemical auxiliary power in space vehicles was one of the more important. Another important decision was Ford's announcement of their sodium-sulfur cell for vehicular use in 1969.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781461566892
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	02/25/2013
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1981
Pages:	540
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.04(d)

Table of Contents

1. Electrochemistry and the 21st Century.- 1. Time Scale.- 2. Electrochemistry as “The Other Chemistry”.- 3. On the Nature of Electrochemistry.- 4. The Relationship of Electrochemistry to Other Sciences.- 5. The Currently Expanding World and the Steady State World of the 21st Century.- 6. On the Media of Energy.- 7. Present Electrochemical Industry.- 8. Difficulties of Our Present Society.- 9. A Latter-Day Coal Age.- 10. Near-Future Leads in the Electrochemical Industry.- 11. Biomedical Applications.- 12. The Electrodeposition of Materials from High-Temperature Melts ..- 13. Mineral Processing.- 14. Electrocatalysis.- 15. Material Conservation.- 16. Electro-organic Chemistry.- 17. High-Temperature Electrolytes.- 18. Electrochemistry of Cleaner Environments.- 19. Electrochemistry for a Better World.- 20. Borderline Phenomena.- 21. Lack of Training in Electrochemistry.- References.- 2. Electrochemical Energy Conversion—Principles.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Thermodynamic Aspects.- 3. Electrode Kinetic Aspects.- 4. Electrocatalysis.- 5. Porous Gas Diffusion Electrodes.- 6. Fuel Cell Systems: Applications, Performance, and Economics.- 3. Electrochemical Energy Storage.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Theory of Galvanic Cells.- 3. Electrochemical Storage Systems.- 4. Summary and Outlook.- References.- 4. Primary Batteries—Introduction.- 1. General Features.- 2. Classification of Primary Cells and Batteries.- 3. Some Properties of Cathodes, Anodes, and Electrolytes.- 4. Performances of Primary Cells.- References.- 5. Primary Batteries—Leclanché Systems.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Progress in Performance.- 3. Major Technical Changes.- 4. Chemical Reactions in the Cell.- 5. New Cells and Future Study Areas.- References.- 6. Primary Batteries—Alkaline Manganese Dioxide-ZincBatteries.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The History of the Alkaline MnO2-Zinc Cell.- 3. Electrochemistry of the Alkaline MnO2-Zinc System.- 4. Primary Alkaline MnO2-Zinc Cells.- 5. Secondary Alkaline MnO2-Zinc Cells.- References.- 7. Primary Batteries—Sealed Mercurial Cathode Dry Cells.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Cell Structures.- 3. Cell Discharge Characteristics.- 4. Internal Resistance of the Zn-HgO Cell during Discharge.- 5. Mercury Voltage Reference Cell.- 6. Rechargeable HgO Cells.- 7. Zinc Mercuric Dioxysulfate Cell.- 8. Cell Structures for Zinc-Mercuric Dioxysulfate Cells.- Suggested Reading.- 8. Primary Batteries—Lithium Batteries.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Solid Cathode Cells.- 3. Liquid Cathode Cells.- 4. Summary and Future Possibilities.- References.- 9. Primary Batteries—Solid Electrolytes.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Conduction Mechanisms in Solid Electrolytes.- 3. Interface Effects in Solid Electrolyte Cells.- 4. Silver-Ion-Conducting Electrolyte Batteries.- 5. Lithium Iodide Electrolyte Batteries.- 6. Beta-Alumina Electrolyte Batteries.- Selected Reading.- References.- 10. Secondary Batteries—Introduction.- 1. Classification, General Features, and Intercomparisons.- 2. New Ambient Temperature Batteries.- References.- 11. Secondary Batteries—New Batteries: High Temperature.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Cells with Solid Electrolytes.- 3. Cells with Molten-Salt Electrolytes.- 4. Conclusions.- References.- 12. Secondary Batteries—Lead-Acid Batteries.- 1. History.- 2. General Theory.- 3. The Actual Appearance of Lead-Acid Batteries.- 13. Secondary Batteries—Nickel-Cadmium Battery.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Thermodynamics and Kinetics.- 3. Materials, Electrodes, and Cells.- 4. Technical Performance.- 5. Application.- References.- 14. Secondary Batteries—Silver-Zinc Battery.-1. Introduction.- 2. Thermodynamics and Kinetics.- 3. Electrodes and Cells.- 4. Technical Performance.- 5. Application.- References.- 15. Electrochemical Power for Transportation.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Electric Transportation Vehicles.- 3. Electrochemical Power Source Requirements.- 4. Identification of Candidate Power Sources for Electric Vehicles.- 5. Electrochemical Power Source Technology.- 6. Summary and Concluding Remarks.- References.- 16. A Hydrogen Economy.- 1. History.- 2. Hydrogen Economy and the Time Scale.- 3. Three Possible Energy Futures during the Coming Century.- 4. A Solar-Hydrogen Economy.- 5. The Necessity of Beginning the Development of a Hydrogen Economy Several Decades before the Ending of the Fossil Fuel Supply.- 6. The Relationship of Hydrogen to Coal.- 7. The Method of Obtaining Hydrogen on a Massive Scale.- 8. The Manufacture of Hydrogen from Solar Energy.- 9. Methods of Decomposing Water.- 10. Electrochemical Decomposition of Water.- 11. Decomposition of Water by Light.- 12. Hydrogen at High Temperatures.- 13. The Cost Aspect of the Production of Hydrogen.- 14. Applications of a Hydrogen Economy.- 15. Storage of Energy.- 16. Safety Aspects of Hydrogen as a Fuel.- 17. The Hydrogen Economy as the Cheapest Economy.- 18. Electrochemical Technology from Hydrogen Economy.- References.