Electrochemical Oxygen Reduction

This book discusses systematically the theoretical research and the applications of electrochemical oxygen reduction. Oxygen reduction reaction is a common issue in electrochemistry, but is also an important process involved in the field of energy, cryogenic fuel cells, metalair cells, oxygen sensors and hydrogen peroxide preparation. This book is divided into 6 chapters; it starts with a description of dynamic mechanisms, followed by a detailed introduction on the related experimental methods and related catalyst preparation technology. By providing the basic methods and testing techniques, and by demonstrating their applications, it helps readers gain a better understanding of oxygen reduction reactions, making it a valuable resource for the industrialization of scientific research achievements. Accordingly, the book appeals to a broad readership, particularly graduate students, those working at universities and research organizations, and industrial researchers.

Includes both the theoretical basis and practical applications of electrochemical oxygen reduction Introduces comprehensively the experimental methods of electrochemical oxygen reduction Provides reference value for the industrialization of scientific research achievements

Autorentext

Dr. Pei Kang Shen is Professor and Director at the Collaborative Innovation Center of Sustainable Energy Materials in Guangxi University, China. Dr. Shen obtained his B.Sc. degree in Electrochemistry at Xiamen University in 1982, and he continuously carried out his research and teaching at the same university for seven years before he became a visiting researcher in the UK. He received his Ph.D. in Chemistry at Essex University in 1992. From then on, he has been working at different universities both in UK and China. Since 2001, he has been Professor at the Sun Yat-sen University (Guangzhou, China). He is the author of over 400 publications. His research interests include fuel cells and batteries, electrochemistry of nanomaterials and of nanocomposite functional materials, like graphene powders for different applications and electrochemical engineering.

Inhalt

Introduction.- Mechanism of oxygen reduction reaction.- The measurements of the oxygen reduction reaction.- Catalyst materials for oxygen reduction reaction.- Preparation of the catalysts.- Application of oxygen reduction catalysts.