Electrochemical Energy Systems: Foundations, Energy Storage and Conversion

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This book is for anyone interested in renewable energy for a sustainable future of mankind. Batteries, fuel cells, capacitors, electrolyzers and solar cells are explained at the molecular level and at the power plant level, in their historical development, in their economical and political impact, and social change. Cases from geophysics and astronomy show that electrochemistry is not confined to the small scale. Examples are shown and exercised. Adresses operation principles, production, recycling. Covers electromobility, residential systems, biological systems, and biomass, fossil fuels and nuclear fusion. Includes maritime, aerospace and automotive applications. Preface Acknowledgement Contents 1. Introduction 2. The electrochemical double layer 3. The electrochemical cell 4. Batteries 5. Electroanalytical methods 6. Fuel cells 7. Solid electrolytes 8. Photoelectrochemical cells 9. Electricity in nature 10. Electricity and biology 11. Land use and power plants 12. Electrochemical engineering and reactor design 13. Reaching for the inner of the sun – by nuclear fusion Appendix Resistor Color Code Bibliography Index