Polymer Electrolyte-Based Electrochemical Devices

Massimiliano Lo Faro, Sabrina Campagna Zignani

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2023
• Print ISBN: 9780323897846
• eBook ISBN: 9780323885904
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Chemical & Biochemical Engineering
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Polymer Electrolyte–Based Electrochemical Devices: Advances, provides a complete overview of the theoretical and applied aspects of energy-related polymer electrolyte-based technologies. The book presents detailed thermodynamic and other basic requirements for smart materials like fuel cells, electrolyzers, batteries, sensors and devices for the abatement of pollutants. Delving into the physical-chemical, electrochemical, and mechanical properties of smart materials, it covers fundamental analysis and modeling to optimize the application of smart materials in terms of conductivity, chemical stability and kinetic properties. Detailed protocols for operation are suggested and discussed, including component development to optimize functionality, cost and upscaling. By exploring examples of actual prototypes based on recent research findings, analyzing requirements and cost estimate for large-scale production and implementation, as well as for their integration into existing systems, the environmental impact of multiple electrochemical applications is also examined. - Covers both the fundamental and technological aspects of electrochemistry - Includes discussions of prototypes, advanced materials, large scale production and the economics of smart materials - Addresses technologies for energy production, storage, environmental protection and environmental control

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contents
• List of contributors
• About the editors
• Acknowledgment
• List of Illustrations
• List of Tables
• Chapter 1 : Advanced fundamentals and thermodynamics of electrochemical devices
• Chapter 2 : Advanced electrochemical methods for characterization of proton exchange membrane electrocatalysts
• Chapter 3 : Smart electrolytes: materials, durability, and degradation issues
• Chapter 4 : Smart electrodes: materials, durability, and degradation issues
• Chapter 5 : Electrolysers-benchmark, modeling, stacking, applications, control and economics
• Chapter 6 : Electrochemical supercapacitors: an overview on analysis and modeling
• Chapter 7 : Overview of flow batteries as a new class of polymeric-membrane type device
• Chapter 8 : Devices for the abatement of pollutants—benchmark, modeling, stacking, applications, and control
• Chapter 9 : Electrochemical hydrogen compressor-benchmark
• Index
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