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Informationen zum Autor Elizabeth Santos received her PhD in physical chemistry from the University of Córdoba, Argentina. Her research interests in electrocatalysis include interfacial electrochemistry, single crystal surfaces, second harmonic generation, and electron transfer reactions. Wolfgang Schmickler received his PhD in natural sciences from the Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Bonn, and has been a Professor in the Department of Theoretical Chemistry at the University of Ulm since 1992. Dr. Schmickler's research interests include the theory of catalysis, quantum statistics, Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics simulations, and the theory of electrochemical interfaces. Klappentext Electrocatalysis and what it means for the impending energy crisis-the essential guideAs supplies of oil, petroleum, and natural gas continue to dwindle and concerns over the environmental impact of these fuels increase, the search for clean and renewable energy has led to renewed interest in catalysis in electrochemistry.A thoroughly up-to-date, comprehensive reference work on electrocatalysis, Catalysis in Electrochemistry: From Fundamental Aspects to Strategies for Fuel Cell Development is an in-depth study of the principles, methods, strategies, and applications of this concept-popular since the 1950s-and its promising technological applications.The book presents the most recent strategies for the design, preparation, and characterization of electrocatalytic materials, the role of electronic properties, and the structures, dynamics, and stability of different materials. Single crystals, bimetallic surfaces, oxides, supported and dispersed nanocatalysts, polyelectrolyte membranes, and many other relevant topics are also examined. The book's methodology touches on a broad spectrum of theoretical and computational methods, from Green's Functions and quantum models to modern characterization techniques, like FTIR and Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy.Providing an overview of the key fundamental and applied aspects of electrocatalysis and the very real solutions it offers to contemporary energy problems, Catalysis in Electrochemistry is an invaluable resource for scientists working in academia, industry, and government institutions, alike. Zusammenfassung Here is a modern, comprehensive reference work on catalysis in electrochemistry, including principles, methods, strategies, and applications. It points out differences between catalysis at gas/surfaces and electrochemical interfaces, along with the future possibilities and impact of electrochemical science on energy problems. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface ix Preface to the Wiley Series on Electrocatalysis and Electrochemistry xi Contributors xiii 1. Volcano Curves in Electrochemistry 1 Roger Parsons 2. Electrocatalysis: A Survey of Fundamental Concepts 17 Alejandro Jorge Arvia, Agustín Eduardo Bolzán, and Miguel Ángel Pasquale 3. Dynamics and Stability of Surface Structures 67 Margret Giesen and Guillermo Beltramo 4. Electrocatalytic Properties of Stepped Surfaces 127 Juan M. Feliú, Enrique Herrero, and Víctor Climent 5. Computational Chemistry Applied to Reactions in Electrocatalysis 165 Axel Gross and Sebastian Schnur 6. Catalysis of Electron Transfer at Metal Electrodes 197 Elizabeth Santos and Wolfgang Schmickler 7. Combining Vibrational Spectroscopy and Density Functional Theory for Probing Electrosorption and Electrocatalytic Reactions 223 Marc T. M. Koper 8. Electrochemical Catalysts: From Electrocatalysis to Bioelectrocatalysis 249 Alejandro Jorge Arvia, Agustín Eduardo Bolzán, and Miguel Ángel Pasquale 9. Electrocatalysis at Bimetallic Surfaces Obtained by Surface Decoration 297 Helmut Baltruschat, Siegfried Ernst, and Nicky Bogolo...
