New horizons in electrochemical science and technology : report of the Committee on Electrochemical Aspects of Energy Conservation and Production, National Materials Advisory Board, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Electrochemical Aspects of Energy Conservation and Production.

Series:

Publication NMAB ; 438-1.

Publication NMAB ; 438-1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Electrochemistry.

Chemistry, Physical and theoretical.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (163 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press ; Springfield, Va. : For sale by the National Technical Information Center, 1986.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Modern technology depends heavily on advances in the electrochemical field, but this field may not be receiving the research attention and funding it needs. This new book addresses this issue. It reviews the status of current electrchemical knowledge, recommends areas of future research and development, identifies new technological opportunities in electrochemistry, delineates opportunities for interdisciplinary research, and outlines the socioeconomic impact of electrochemical advances.

Contents:

New Horizons in Electrochemical Science and Technology

Copyright

Abstract

Preface

Acknowledgments

Contents

Tables

Figures

Chapter 1 Overview: Conclusions and Recommendations

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Opportunities for New Industries

2. Opportunities in Basic Science

3. Advances in Instrumentation

4. Multidisciplinary Approach for Complex Problem Areas

5. Effective Science and Technology Transfer

6. Perspective and Scope of Overall Federal Program

Chapter 2 Introduction

BACKGROUND

NEW DEVELOPMENTS

Chapter 3 Socioeconomic Significance

SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

ELECTROCHEMICAL INDUSTRIES

Existing Industry

Corrosion

Batteries and Fuel Cells

Electrochemical Sensors

Health Care

Chapter 4 Federal Government Support

FEDERAL FUNDING LEVELS

COMMITTEE PERSPECTIVE ON FEDERAL FUNDING

Funding of Applied Efforts

Support Framework

Unconventional High-Risk Programs

Science and Technology Transfer

Chapter 5 Opportunities in Particular Technologies

BATTERIES AND FUEL CELLS

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH CARE

Mechanism of Enzyme Catalysis

Neuroscience

Cell Fusion

In Vivo Monitoring

Electrophoresis

COATINGS AND FILMS

Protective Coatings

Electrocatalysis

Microencapsulation

ELECTROCHEMICAL CORROSION

ELECTROCHEMICAL SURFACE PROCESSING

MANUFACTURING AND WASTE UTILIZATION

Current Applications

Electrolytic Processes

Automotive Applications

Electro-Organic Synthesis

Emerging Technologies

Coproduction of Metals and Valuable Anodic Products

Inorganic Chemicals

Electric Power Production

Waste Utilization

New Automotive Applications

Research Needs

MEMBRANES

MICROELECTRONICS

Processes for the Manufacture of Microcircuits.

Processes for the Manufacture of Interconnecting Networks Between Microelectronic Components

Processes for the Manufacture of Lightwave Communication Devices

Reliability of Microcircuits

Reliability of Interconnecting Networks

Electrochemistry of Highly Parallel Processors

Electrochemistry of Content-Addressable Memories

Electrochemistry of Nerve-Electronics Interfaces

SENSORS

Chapter 6 Opportunities for Cross-Cutting Research

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING

IN SITU CHARACTERIZATION

INTERFACIAL STRUCTURES

Research Opportunities

Microstructure

Electronic and/or Electrical Structure

Passivity

Creation and Destruction of Surfaces

Self-Assembly Properties

MATERIALS

Materials Used in Electrochemical Cells

Electrodes

Electrolytes

Advanced Materials Produced by Electrochemistry

Semiconductor Electrosynthesis

Electrodeposition of Composites

Advanced Materials in Corrosion-Resistant Service

Ceramics

PHOTOELECTROCHEMISTRY

PLASMAS

Electrochemical Phenomena in Plasmas

SURFACE REACTIONS

Current State of Knowledge

Theoretical Aspects of Electrode Reactions (31,35)

Experimental Studies of Electrode Reactions

Electron Transfer at Electrochemical Interfaces

Proton Transfer at Electrochemical Interfaces

Chapter 7 Opportunities in Education

CURRENT STATUS

FUTURE DIRECTIONS

Biographical Sketches of Committee Members.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographies.

ISBN:

9786610221479

9781280221477

128022147X

9780309581820

0309581826

9780585084916

0585084912

OCLC:

43475656