Nanotechnology in Electrocatalysis for Energy

• Main Authors: Lavacchi, Alessandro. (Author), Miller, Hamish. (Author), Vizza, Francesco. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Series: Nanostructure Science and Technology, 170
• Subjects: Energy.; Energy systems.; Electrochemistry.; Water pollution.; Nanotechnology.; Energy Systems.; Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution.
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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...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• A birdỚ"s eye view of energy related electrochemistry
• Electrochemical device for energy conversion and storage
• Factors affecting design
• Carbon based nanomaterials
• Other Support Nanomaterials
• Supported metal nanoparticles
• Shape and structure controlled metal nanoparticles
• Monolayer decorated core shell and hollow nanoparticles
• Molecular complexes in electrocatalysis for energy production and storage
• Concluding Remarks.