Nanotechnology in Electrocatalysis for Energy

This 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 b...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lavacchi, Alessandro, Miller, Hamish (Author), Vizza, Francesco (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2013, 2013
Edition:1st ed. 2013
Series:Nanostructure Science and Technology
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This 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
Physical Description:XIII, 331 p. 131 illus., 48 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9781489980595