Tabla de Contenidos: “…Frumkin) 3.1 Double Layer 3.2 Impact of potential on Reaction Rate 3.3 Use of the Butler-Volmer Kinetic Expression 3.4 Reaction Fundamentals 3.5 Simplified Forms of the Butler-Volmer Equation 3.6 Direct Fitting of the Butler-Volmer Equation 3.7 Influence of Mass Transfer on the Reaction Rate 3.8 Use of Kinetics Expression in Full Cells 3.9 Current Efficiency General References Problems Chapter 4 Transport (Carl Wagner) 4.1 Fick's Law 4.2 Nernst-Planck Equation 4.3 Conservation of Material 4.4 Transference Numbers, Mobilities, and Migration 4.5 Convective Mass Transfer 4.6 Concentration Overpotential 4.7 Current Distribution 4.8 Membrane transport General References Problems Chapter 5 Electrode Structures (John Newman) 5.1 Mathematical Description of Porous Electrodes 5.2 Characterization of Porous Electrodes 5.3 Impact of Porous Electrodes on Transport 5.4 Current Distribution in Porous Electrodes 5.5 The Gas-Liquid Interface in Porous Electrodes 5.6 Three Phase Electrodes 5.7 Electrode Configurations General References Problems Chapter 6 Electro-analytical Methods and Analysis of Electrochemical Systems (Jaroslav Heyrovský) 6.1 Electrochemical Cells, Instrumentation and Some Practical Issues 6.2 Overview 6.3 Step change in Potential or Current for a semi-infinite planar electrode in a stagnant electrolyte 6.4 Electrode Kinetics and Double Layer Charging 6.5 Cyclic Voltammetry 6.6 Stripping Analysis 6.7 Electrochemical Impedance 6.8 Rotating Disk Electrode 6.9 iR Compensation 6.10 Micro-electrodes General References Problems Chapter 7 Battery Fundamentals (J. B. Goodenough) 7.1 Components of a Cell 7.2 Classification of Batteries and Cell Chemistries 7.3 Theoretical Capacity and State of Charge 7.4 Cell Characteristics and Electrochemical Performance 7.5 Ragone Plots 7.6 Heat Generation 7.7 Efficiency of Secondary Cells 7.8 Charge Retention and Self Discharge 7.9 Capacity Fade in Secondary Cells General References Problems Chapter 8 Battery Applications Cell and Battery Pack Design (Esther Takeuchi) 8.1 Introduction to Battery Design 8.2 Battery Layout Using a Specific Cell Design 8.3 Scaling of Cells to Adjust Capacity 8.4 Electrode and Cell Design to Achieve Rate Capability 8.5 Cell Construction 8.6 Charging of Batteries 8.7 Use of Resistance to Characterize Battery Performance 8.8 Battery Management 8.9 Thermal Management Systems 8.10 Mechanical Considerations General References Problems Chapter 9 Fuel Cell Fundamentals (Supramaniam Srinivasan) 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Types of Fuel Cells Classified by Electrolytes 9.3 Current Voltage Characteristics and Polarizations 9.4 Effect of Operating Conditions and Maximum Power 9.5 Electrode Structure 9.6 Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells 9.7 Solid Oxide Fuel Cells General References Problems Chapter 10 Fuel Cell Stack and System Design and Applications (Francis Bacon) 10.1 Introduction and Overview of Systems Analysis 10.2 Basic Stack Design Concepts 10.3 Cell Stack Configurations 10.4 Basic Construction and Components 10.5 Utilization of Fuel and Oxidant 10.6 Flow Field Design 10.7 Water and Thermal Management 10.8 Structural-Mechanical Considerations 10.9 Case Study General References Problems Chapter 11 Electrochemical Double Layer Capacitors (Brian E. …”

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