Electrochemical Energy Storage

Electrochemical energy storage principles, applications, and best practices

This engineering textbook defines the taxonomy of electrochemical energy storage technologies, explains the principles, clarifies mechanisms, quantifies performance, and matches it with applications for electromobility and in renewable energy systems. With 330 equations and over 100 figures, this intensely analytical and at the same time thoroughly descriptive text is intended to help fully understand batteries, hydrogen, and fuel cells, while giving concise insight into electrochemical capacitors and flow batteries. Written by a team of recognized academics, Electrochemical Energy Storage meets the needs of experienced engineers as well as novices in the field through careful articulation of fundamental scientific principles interlaced with comprehensive practical analysis of batteries, fuel cells, and other technologies.

Coverage includes:

An introduction to electrochemistry

Battery performance factors

Accelerated lifetime testing

Lead-acid batteries

Nickel batteries

Silver batteries

Aqueous metal-air batteries

Lithium batteries

Hydrogen storage

Hydrogen production and purification

Water electrolysis

Fuel cells

Supercapacitors

Redox flow batteries