Electrochemical Technologies for Energy Storage and Conversion

In this handbook and ready reference, editors and authors from academia and industry share their in-depth knowledge of known and novel materials, devices and technologies with the reader. The result is a comprehensive overview of electrochemical energy and conversion methods, including batteries, fuel cells, supercapacitors, hydrogen generation and storage as well as solar energy conversion. Each chapter addresses electrochemical processes, materials, components, degradation mechanisms, device assembly and manufacturing, while also discussing the challenges and perspectives for each energy storage device in question. In addition, two introductory chapters acquaint readers with the fundamentals of energy storage and conversion, and with the general engineering aspects of electrochemical devices. With its uniformly structured, self-contained chapters, this is ideal reading for entrants to the field as well as experienced researchers.

In this handbook and ready reference, editors and authors from academia and industry share their in-depth knowledge of known and novel materials, devices and technologies with the reader. The result is a comprehensive overview of electrochemical energy and conversion methods, including batteries, fuel cells, supercapacitors, hydrogen generation and storage as well as solar energy conversion. Each chapter addresses electrochemical processes, materials, components, degradation mechanisms, device assembly and manufacturing, while also discussing the challenges and perspectives for each energy storage device in question. In addition, two introductory chapters acquaint readers with the fundamentals of energy storage and conversion, and with the general engineering aspects of electrochemical devices.With its uniformly structured, self-contained chapters, this is ideal reading for entrants to the field as well as experienced researchers.

Volume 1ELECTROCHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENERGY STORAGE AND CONVERSIONIntroductionGlobal Energy Status: Demands, Challenges, and Future PerspectivesDriving Forces behind Clean and Sustainable Energy SourcesGreen and Sustainable Energy Sources and Their Conversion: Hydro, Biomass, Wind, Solar, Geothermal, and BiofuelElectrochemistry: a Technological OverviewElectrochemical Rechargeable Batteries and Supercapacitors (Li Ion Batteries, Lead-Acid Batteries, NiMH Batteries, Zinc-Air Batteries, Liquid Redox Batteries)Light Fuel Generation and Storage: Water Electrolysis, Chloro-Alkaline Electrolysis, Photoelectrochemical and Photocatalytic H2 Generation, and Electroreduction of CO2Fuel Cells: Fundamentals to Systems (Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells, PEM Fuel Cells, Direct Methanol Fuel Cells, Molten Carbon Fuel Cells, and Solid Oxide Fuel Cells)SummaryELECTROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALSElectrical Current/Voltage, Faraday?s Laws, Electric Efficiency, and Mass BalanceElectrode Potentials and Electrode-Electrolyte InterfacesElectrode Kinetics (Charger Transfer (Butler-Volmer Equation) and Mass Transfer (Diffusion Laws))Porous Electrode Theory (Kinetic and Diffusion)Structure, Design, and Fabrication of Electrochemical DevicesNanomaterials in Electrochemical ApplicationsLITHIUM ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERIESIntroductionMain Types and Structures of Li Ion Rechargeable BatteriesElectrochemical Processes in Li Ion Rechargeable BatteriesBattery Components (Anode, Cathode, Separator, Endplates, and Current Collector)Assembly, Stacking, and Manufacturing of Li Ion Rechargeable BatteriesLi Ion Battery Performance, Testing, and DiagnosisDegradation Mechanisms and Mitigation StrategiesCurrent and Potential Applications of Secondary Li Ion BatteriesLEAD-ACID BATTERYGeneral Characteristics and Chemical/Electrochemical Processes in a Lead-Acid BatteryBattery Components (Anode, Cathode, Separator, Endplates (Current Collector), and Sealing)Main Types and Structures of Lead-Acid BatteriesCharging Lead-Acid BatteryMaintenance and Failure Mode of a Lead-Acid BatteryAdvanced Lead-Acid Battery TechnologyLead-Acid Battery MarketNICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE (Ni-MH) RECHARGEABLE BATTERIESIntroduction to NiMH Rechargeable BatteriesElectrochemical Processes in Rechargeable Ni-MH BatteriesBattery ComponentsAssembly, Stacking, Configuration, and Manufacturing of Rechargeable Ni-MH BatteriesNi-MH Battery Performance, Testing, and DiagnosisDegradation Mechanisms and Mitigation StrategiesApplications (Portable, Backup Power, and Transportation)Challenges and Perspectives of Ni-MH Rechargeable BatteriesMETAL-AIR TECHNOLOGYMetal-Air TechnologyIntroduction to Aluminum-Air TechnologyIntroduction to Lithium-Air TechnologyIntroduction to Zinc-Air TechnologyIntroduction to Magnesium-Air TechnologyStructure of Magnesium-Air CellComponentsManufacturingMagnesium-Air Battery PerformanceDegradation Mechanisms and Mitigation StrategiesApplicationsChallenges and Perspectives of Magnesium-Air CellsLIQUID REDOX RECHARGEABLE BATTERIESIntroductionElectrochemical Processes in a Redox Flow BatteryMaterials and Properties of Redox Flow BatteryRedox Flow Battery SystemPerformance Evaluation of Redox Flow BatteryDegradation Mechanisms and Mitigation StrategiesApplications of Redox Flow BatteriesPerspectives and Challenges of RFBELECTROCHEMICAL SUPERCAPACITORSIntroduction to Supercapacitors (Current Technology State and Literature Review)Main Types and Structures of SupercapacitorsPhysical/Electrochemical Processes in SupercapacitorsSupercapacitor ComponentsAssembly and Manufacturing of SupercapacitorsSupercapacitors Stacking and SystemsSupercapacitor Performance, Testing, and DiagnosisSupercapacitor ConfigurationsApplicationsChallenges and Perspectives of Electrochemical SupercapacitorsVolume 2WATER ELECTROLYSIS FOR HYDROGEN GENERATIONIntroduction to Water ElectrolysisThermodynamicsKineticsAlkaline Water Ele