Book description
Sheds new light on the significance of electrode inhomogeneity and
electrochemical heterogeneity
A major contribution to the field of electrochemistry, this
book-based on a thorough review of the literature and author Yongjun
Tan's twenty years of pioneering research-examines electrochemical
heterogeneity and its effects on non-uniform electrode processes. The
book focuses on localized corrosion, uneven electrodeposition, and
non-uniform electrodissolution. Readers will learn all the core
fundamentals, experimental methods, and engineering aspects of
localized corrosion and other important heterogeneous electrode
processes. In particular, readers will learn core methods to quickly
calculate corrosion rates and study electrode inhomogeneity and
electrochemical heterogeneity.
Heterogeneous Electrode Processes and Localized Corrosion
begins with a review of homogeneous electrode models and uniform
corrosion measurements and then explores probing electrode
inhomogeneity, electrochemical heterogeneity, and localized corrosion.
Next, the book examines:
- Visualizing localized corrosion using electrochemically integrated
multi-electrode arrays
- Measuring thermodynamic and kinetic parameters of localized
corrosion processes
- Characterizing inhomogeneity and localized corrosion on coated
electrode surfaces
- Designing experiments to study localized corrosion and its
inhibition in inhomogeneous media
- Sensing localized electrodeposition and electrodissolution
- Exploring versatile heterogeneous electrode processes
Throughout the book, there are case studies with maps that illustrate
key aspects of heterogeneous electrode processes. In addition, the
author provides plenty of examples that enable readers to fully grasp
core concepts of electrochemical heterogeneity and its relationship to
non-uniform electrode processes.
Reviewing the experimental findings presented in this book,
electrochemists will gain a better appreciation and understanding of
the fundamental significance of electrode inhomogeneity and
electrochemical heterogeneity.
YONGJUN TAN is currently Associate Professor of Applied
Electrochemistry and Corrosion Technology at Deakin University,
Australia. Dr. Tan invented the wire beam electrode method and
developed a localized corrosion probe. He has contributed to the
development of the electrochemical noise analysis technique and the
understanding of noise signatures. Dr. Tan has authored or coauthored
more than 100 scientific and technical publications in the fields of
electrochemistry and corrosion science.
