Research report 2012 - Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems
Better understanding of electrochemical processes using dynamics
Authors
Krewer, Ulrike
Departments
Max-Planck-Institut für Dynamik komplexer technischer Systeme, Magdeburg
Summary
Electrochemical energy systems like fuel cells, batteries and electrolysis cells are attractive for future energy systems as they are highly energy efficient and can follow the dynamic demand of energy or can convert a dynamic oversupply of electricity gained from renewables into chemical energy. A deeper understanding of the complex processes at electrodes and in such cells can be reached when systematically applying dynamic electrochemical analysis methods. In addition, such methods may be used to detect the state of cells and electrodes or even to sense concentrations.