Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage: An Introduction - Softcover

Wu, Yuping; Holze, Rudolf

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3527334319 ISBN 13: 9783527334315

Publisher: Wiley-VCH, 2021

Synopsis

This pioneering textbook on the topic provides a clear and well-structured description of the fundamental chemistry involved in these systems, as well as an excellent overview of the real-life practical applications.
Prof. Holze is a well-known researcher and an experienced author who guides the reader with his didactic style, and readers can test their understanding with questions and answers throughout the text.
Written mainly for advanced students in chemistry, physics, materials science, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering, this text is equally a valuable resource for scientists and engineers working in the field, both in academia and industry.

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About the Author

Yuping Wu, PhD, is Full Professor at the School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University in Nanjing, China. He has published more than 360 papers, won many awards such as Distinguished Youth Scientists from NSFC, China, and was selected as one of the Most Influential Minds from Highly Cited Researchers over the World in 2015.

Rudolf Holze, PhD, is Full Professor of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry at Chemnitz University of Technology. Germany, at St. Petersburg State University, Russia, Distinguished Professor at Nanjing Tech University, China, and an ordinary member of the Saxon Academy of Sciences. He has authored nine books and more than 450 research articles.

From the Back Cover

An introductory text to electrochemical energy conversion and storage that takes account of current and future energy perspectives

Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage fills a gap in the literature by providing a text that contains comprehensive descriptions of the fundamentals and a detailed overview of the real-world, practical applications of electrochemical energy storage and conversion. Written by two noted experts on the topic, the book explores both the basics of energy conversion and storage and modes of conversion and storage of electric energy with particular attention to the use of renewable energy sources.
The book is written for both students and professionals and covers a wide range of topics, ranging from thermodynamic, kinetic and electrochemical fundamentals to a complete presentation of all electrochemical systems for energy conversion and storage. The text is filled with illustrations, examples, and descriptions of practical applications that help to understand the material presented. This important textbook:

Provides a much-needed introduction to the fundamentals and recent developments in electrochemical energy technology
Explores the processes and applications of energy conversion and storage
Provides information on experimental methods
Has been written by two noted researchers and experienced authors

Written for students in chemistry, materials sciences, and engineering, Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage meets the demand for an up-to-date introduction to this important topic.

From the Inside Flap

An introductory text to electrochemical energy conversion and storage that takes account of current and future energy perspectives

Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage fills a gap in the literature by providing a text that contains comprehensive descriptions of the fundamentals and a detailed overview of the real-world, practical applications of electrochemical energy storage and conversion. Written by two noted experts on the topic, the book explores both the basics of energy conversion and storage and modes of conversion and storage of electric energy with particular attention to the use of renewable energy sources.
The book is written for both students and professionals and covers a wide range of topics, ranging from thermodynamic, kinetic and electrochemical fundamentals to a complete presentation of all electrochemical systems for energy conversion and storage. The text is filled with illustrations, examples, and descriptions of practical applications that help to understand the material presented. This important textbook:

 Provides a much-needed introduction to the fundamentals and recent developments in electrochemical energy technology
 Explores the processes and applications of energy conversion and storage
 Provides information on experimental methods
 Has been written by two noted researchers and experienced authors

Written for students in chemistry, materials sciences, and engineering, Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage meets the demand for an up-to-date introduction to this important topic.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-VCH
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3527334319
• ISBN 13: 9783527334315
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 432