This book describes, for the first time in a modern text, the fundamental principles on which solid state electrochemistry is based. In this sense it is in contrast to other books in the field which concentrate on a description of materials. Topics include solid (ceramic) electrolytes, glasses, polymer electrolytes, intercalation electrodes, interfaces and applications. The different nature of ionic conductivity in ceramic, glassy and polymer electrolytes is described as are the thermodynamics and kinetics of intercalation reactions. The interface between solid electrolytes and electrodes is discussed and contrasted with the more conventional liquid state electrochemistry. The text provides an essential foundation of understanding for postgraduates or others entering the field for the first time and will also be of value in advanced undergraduate courses.
This book describes, for the first time in a modern text, the fundamental principles on which solid state electrochemistry is based. In this sense it is in contrast to other books in the field which concentrate on a description of materials. Topics include solid (ceramic) electrolytes, glasses, polymer electrolytes, intercalation electrodes, interfaces and applications. The different nature of ionic conductivity in ceramic, glassy and polymer electrolytes is described as are the thermodynamics and kinetics of intercalation reactions. The interface between solid electrolytes and electrodes is discussed and contrasted with the more conventional liquid state electrochemistry. The text provides an essential foundation of understanding for postgraduates or others entering the field for the first time and will also be of value in advanced undergraduate courses.
1. Introduction P. G. Bruce; 2. Crystalline solid electrolytes I: general considerations and the major materials A. R. West; 3. Crystalline solid electrolytes II: material design J. B. Goodenough; 4. Ionic transport in glassy electrolytes J. L. Souquet; 5. Polymer electrolytes I: general principles D. F. Shriver and P. G. Bruce; 6 Polymer electrolytes II: physical principles P. G. Bruce and F. M. Gray; 7. Insertion electrodes I: atomic and electronic structure of the hosts and their insertion compounds W. R. McKinnon; 8. Electrode performance W. Weppner; 9. Polymer electrodes B. Scrosati; 10. Interfacial electrochemistry R. D. Armstrong and M. Todd; 11. Applications O. Yamamoto.
First time paperback of successful chemistry monograph.
'This book achieves its aim of providing a much needed introduction to the underlying physics of solid state electrochemistry, while touching on a wide range of experimental techniques and applications. It should be of great benefit to all with an interest in this field.' Adam Whitehead, Chemistry in Britain
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