Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry

1 Theoretical Aspects of Semiconductor Electrochemistry.- I. Introduction.- II. Electronic Energy Levels of Semiconductor and Electrolyte.- III. Potential Distribution at Semiconductor/Electrolyte Interface.- IV. Distribution of Energy States for Ions of Redox System in Solution.- V. Rate Expressions for Electron Transfer at Illuminated Semiconductor/ Electrolyte Interfaces.- VI. Concluding Remarks.- References.- 2 Photoelectrochemical Devices for Solar Energy Conversion.- I. Semiconductor Electrodes.- II. Mathematical Description.- III. Photoelectrochemical Cell Design.- IV. Conclusions.- Notation.- References.- 3 Electron Transfer Effects and the Mechanism of the Membrane Potential.- I. Introduction.- II. Modeling Nonenzymatic Systems of Electron Transfer in the Initial Part of the Respiratory Chain of Mitochondria.- III. Potential Generation on Bilayer Membranes Containing Chlorophyll.- IV. Possible Mechanisms of the Motion of Electrons and Protons in the Membrane.- V. Conclusions.- References.- 4 Electrochemistry of Hydrous Oxide Films.- I. Introduction.- II. Formation of Hydrous Oxides.- III. Acid-Base Properties of Oxides.- IV. Structural Aspects of Hydrous Oxides.- V. Transport Processes in Hydrous Oxide Films.- VI. Theoretical Models of the Oxide-Solution Interphase Region.- VII. Platinum.- VIII. Palladium.- IX. Gold.- X. Iridium.- XI. Rhodium.- XII. Ruthenium.- XIII. Some Nonnoble Metals.- XIV. Conclusion.- Addendum.- References.- 5 Chemistry and Chemical Engineering in the Chlor-Alkali Industry.- I. Introduction.- II. Chemical and Electrochemical Principles Involved in Chlor-Alkali Production.- III. Manufacturing Processes.- IV. Electrode Materials and Electrode Processes.- V. Engineering Aspects in Chlor-Alkali Operations.- VI. Ion-Exchange Membranes and Membrane Technology.- Notation.- References.- 6 Phenomena and Effects of Electrolytic Gas Evolution.- I. Introduction.- II. Nucleation, Growth, and Detachment of Bubbles.- III. Electrical Effects of Gas