Catalysis in Electrochemistry

Catalysis in Electrochemistry: From Fundamental Aspects to Strategies for Fuel Cell Development is a modern, comprehensive reference work on catalysis in electrochemistry, including principles, methods, strategies, and applications. It points out differences between catalysis at gas/surfaces and electrochemical interfaces, along with the future possibilities and impact of electrochemical science on energy problems. This book contributes both to fundamental science; experience in the design, preparation, and characterization of electrocatalytic materials; and the industrial application of electrocatalytic materials for electrochemical reactions. This is an essential resource for scientists globally in academia, industry, and government institutions.

Catalysis in Electrochemistry: From Fundamental Aspects to Strategies for Fuel Cell Development is a modern, comprehensive reference work on catalysis in electrochemistry, including principles, methods, strategies, and applications. It points out differences between catalysis at gas/surfaces and electrochemical interfaces, along with the future possibilities and impact of electrochemical science on energy problems. This book contributes both to fundamental science; experience in the design, preparation, and characterization of electrocatalytic materials; and the industrial application of electrocatalytic materials for electrochemical reactions. This is an essential resource for scientists globally in academia, industry, and government institutions.

Preface ixPreface to the Wiley Series on Electrocatalysis and Electrochemistry xiContributors xiii1. Volcano Curves in Electrochemistry 1Roger Parsons2. Electrocatalysis: A Survey of Fundamental Concepts 17Alejandro Jorge Arvia, Agustín Eduardo Bolzán, and Miguel Ángel Pasquale3. Dynamics and Stability of Surface Structures 67Margret Giesen and Guillermo Beltramo4. Electrocatalytic Properties of Stepped Surfaces 127Juan M. Feliú, Enrique Herrero, and Víctor Climent5. Computational Chemistry Applied to Reactions in Electrocatalysis 165Axel Gross and Sebastian Schnur6. Catalysis of Electron Transfer at Metal Electrodes 197Elizabeth Santos and Wolfgang Schmickler7. Combining Vibrational Spectroscopy and Density Functional Theory for Probing Electrosorption and Electrocatalytic Reactions 223Marc T. M. Koper8. Electrochemical Catalysts: From Electrocatalysis to Bioelectrocatalysis 249Alejandro Jorge Arvia, Agustín Eduardo Bolzán, and Miguel Ángel Pasquale9. Electrocatalysis at Bimetallic Surfaces Obtained by Surface Decoration 297Helmut Baltruschat, Siegfried Ernst, and Nicky Bogolowski10. CO Adsorption on Platinum Electrodes 339Ángel Cuesta and Claudio Gutiérrez11. Exploring Metal Oxides: A Theoretical Approach 375Mónica Calatayud and Frederik Tielens12. Electrocatalysis at Liquid-Liquid Interfaces 427Bin Su, Hubert H. Girault, and Zdenek Samec13. Platinum-Based Supported Nanocatalysts for Oxidation of Methanol and Ethanol 453Ernesto R. González, Edson A. Ticianelli, and Ermete Antolini14. Impact of Electrochemical Science on Energy Problems 487Elizabeth Santos and Wolfgang SchmicklerIndex 499