This book had its nucleus in some lectures given by one of us (J.
O'M. B. ) in a course on electrochemistry to students of energy
conversion at the University of Pennsylvania. It was there that he
met a number of people trained in chemistry, physics, biology,
metallurgy, and materials science, all of whom wanted to know
something about electrochemistry. The concept of writing a book
about electrochemistry which could be understood by people with
very varied backgrounds was thereby engendered. The lectures were
recorded and written up by Dr. Klaus Muller as a 293-page
manuscript. At a later stage, A. K. N. R. joined the effort; it was
decided to make a fresh start and to write a much more
comprehensive text. Of methods for direct energy conversion, the
electrochemical one is the most advanced and seems the most likely
to become of considerable practical importance. Thus, conversion to
electrochemically powered trans portation systems appears to be an
important step by means of which the difficulties of air pollution
and the effects of an increasing concentration in the atmosphere of
carbon dioxide may be met. Corrosion is recognized as having an
electrochemical basis. The synthesis of nylon now contains an
important electrochemical stage. Some central biological mechanisms
have been shown to take place by means of electrochemical
reactions. A number of American organizations have recently
recommended greatly increased activity in training and research in
electrochemistry at universities in the United States."
General
Imprint: |
Springer-Verlag New York
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
November 2012 |
First published: |
1970 |
Authors: |
John Bockris
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 35mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
622 |
Edition: |
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1970 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4615-8602-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Chemistry >
Physical chemistry >
General
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LSN: |
1-4615-8602-X |
Barcode: |
9781461586029 |
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