Key Features

• Covers the main types of power sources, including their operating principles, systems, materials, and applications
• Serves as a primary source of information for electrochemists, materials scientists, energy technologists, and engineers
• Incorporates nearly 350 articles, with timely coverage of such topics as environmental and sustainability considerations

Description

The Encyclopedia of Electrochemical Power Sources is a truly interdisciplinary reference for those working with batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers, supercapacitors, and photo-electrochemical cells. With a focus on the environmental and economic impact of electrochemical power sources, this five-volume work consolidates coverage of the field and serves as an entry point to the literature for professionals and students alike.

Readership

Graduates, faculty, researchers, and engineer in the field of electrochemical power sources, electrochemistry, materials science, energy, environmental, and engineering

Contents

About 350 Papers Covering: Basics of Electrodes, Electrolytes, Cells, Batteries and Stacks, Measurement Techniques, Synthesis of Materials, Primary Batteries, Secondary Batteries, Supercapacitors, and Fuel Cells, Hydrogen Production and Storage, Photoelectrochemical Cells, Safety, Recycling, Portable, Stationary, and Transportation Application

Author Information

Edited by Chris K. Dyer, Lightening Energy, Dover, NJ, USA; Patrick T. Moseley, International Lead Zinc Research Org. Inc., Durham, NC, USA ; Zempachi Ogumi, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Japan; David A. J. Rand, CSIRO Energy Technology, Clayton, Australia and Bruno Scrosati, Dipartimento di Chimica, Universita' Degli Studi di Roma Sapienza, Italy; Jurgen Garche, Editor-in-Chief, ZSW, Ulm, Germany