This book serves as a comprehensive guide for both beginners and researchers, offering insights into the diverse array of electrochemical devices and their intricate dependencies. It provides a comprehensive overview of electrochemical devices from fundamental principles to cutting-edge applications. By bringing together insights from materials science, chemistry, physics, engineering, and beyond, it offers a holistic understanding of the underlying mechanisms, design strategies, and practical considerations associated with these devices.

The book begins by exploring of the fundamental principles of electrochemistry, laying the groundwork for understanding electrochemical reactions, charge transfer processes, and device operation mechanisms. Building upon this foundation, it delves into various types of electrochemical devices, including solar cells, photodetectors, sensors, batteries, and more.

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Mr. Peeyush Phogat has submitted his Ph.D. in Physics from Netaji Subhas University of Technology, New Delhi, specializing in the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials for energy applications. His research focuses on electrochemical devices, nanocomposites, and energy materials. He has published extensively in SCI/SCIE journals and contributed several book chapters on advanced energy solutions.

Ms. Shreya has submitted her Ph.D. thesis in Physics at Netaji Subhas University of Technology, where her research is centred on the exploration of exceptional properties exhibited by nanomaterials and their potential contributions to advancing renewable energy technologies. Her primary focus lies in investigating the unique properties of 2D materials and their electrochemical study, specifically transition metal dichalcogenides, with the aim of applying these findings to enhance solar cells, supercapacitors, photodetectors, hydrogen production, and electrochemical sensing. She is driven by the aspiration to leverage her scientific knowledge, skills, and passion for the betterment of society through technological advancements.

Prof. Ranjana Jha is Professor and Head, Department of Physics at Netaji Subhas University of Technology, India and has been actively involved in research and teaching in the field of Solar Energy Materials and Applied Physics. Her research interests include- Solar Energy Materials and Solar Energy Utilization, Single Crystal Formation, Development of Nano-structured thin film Solar cells and Characterization of Energy Materials for Device Applications.

Dr. Sukhvir Singh is currently Professor Emeritus in the Department of Physics at Netaji Subhash University of Technology, Dwarka, New Delhi, India. Ex. Emeritus Scientist at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi India, Ex Sr Principal Scientist, and Head Electron and Ion Microscopy Group, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi India. He was also a Faculty Member (Professor) in Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (ACSIR) at National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi. His research interests include Synthesis and characterization of bulk and nano structured thin films of compound semiconductors, metal oxides, nanocomposites and investigation of their structural, optical, electronics and electrical properties in order to ascertain their application for various sensors and device applications are the main areas of his research.