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.

Presents next-generation Electrochemical devices and their applications Discusses various types of electrochemical devices, including solar cells, photodetectors, sensors, batteries, and more Highlights the synergy between different scientific disciplines and the importance of innovation in the field

Autorentext

Dr. Peeyush Phogat completed his Ph.D. in Physics from the Department of Physics, Netaji Subhas University of Technology. His research expertise spans the synthesis and characterization of materials with a primary focus on applications in solar energy and energy storage devices, particularly capacitors. He holds a master’s degree specializing in condensed matter physics. Dr. Shreya Sharma obtained her Ph.D. in Physics from Netaji Subhas University of Technology. Her research centers on the properties of nanomaterials, specifically 2D materials and transition metal dichalcogenides, focusing on renewable energy technologies such as solar cells, supercapacitors, photodetectors, and electrochemical sensing. Ms. Soumya Rai completed her Master’s degree in Physics in 2024, specializing in 2D material synthesis and nanocomposites for optoelectronic applications. Her research has contributed significantly to advancements in PEC photodetector technology. Ms. Jahanvi Thakur is currently pursuing her M.Sc. in Physics at Netaji Subhas University of Technology. Her research focuses on nanomaterials, particularly 2D transition metal dichalcogenides, for renewable energy applications. Her work centers on developing highly efficient solar cells, supercapacitors, and photodetectors.

Inhalt

Fundamentals of Electrochemistry.- Photoelectrochemical (PEC) Solar Cells.- Photoelectrochemical (PEC) Detectors.- Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting.- Electrochemical Sensors.- Electrochemical Capacitors: EDLCs and Pseudocapacitors.- Microstructural Aspects in Electrochemical Devices.- Future Perspectives and Challenges.