An American Chemical Society Symposium on Electrochemistry at Solid/Liquid Interfaces
Abstract
Electrochemical interfaces are ubiquitous in nature and are present in a variety of technologies ranging from energy storage and generation to corrosion. Development of devices such as batteries, double layer capacitors and fuel cells critically depends on understanding interfacial electrochemical phenomena and ability to tailor materials response, reactions and compatibility. Understanding of electrochemical interfaces and interfacial processes is complicated and interdisciplinary, as it requires adequate representation of solid, glassy and liquid materials which often exhibit disparate relaxation time scales and length scales (e.g., electronic, ionic, or more coarse grained descriptions). The coupling of electrochemical reactions with charge transport, and the need to adequately include electric fields/interfacial charges in the models, add to the computational challenge. Building comprehensive models and simulations tools for efficient and predictive modeling of electrochemical interfaces requires a diverse set of methodologies to effectively couple multiple methodologies across time and length scales. Even the application of a single methodology (e.g., DFT methods that can in principle deal with both electrons and electrolytes) to mimic experimental electrochemical conditions faces formidable fundamental obstacles. In order to facilitate progress in this area; cross fertilization and exchange of ideas between numerous modeling/simulation methodologies and experimental findings is needed. We envisioned this symposia will provide a discussion platform for modeling scientists and experimentalists to exchange ideas on development of novel methodologies and application of the existing methods to understanding structural properties, electrochemical reactions, transport processes under applied electric field at interfaces, as well as how these processes are coupled together. Both modeling and experimental studies are solicited. While primarily focus will be on the charge, mass transport and electrochemical reactions in batteries, supper capacitors, and electrochemical catalysts, a broader range of electrochemical problems are welcome. Due to high activity in this area we expect that up to 6 half day sessions will be needed to cover recent advances in the field.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 14, 2019
- Source ID
- W911NF1610030
Entities
People
- Thomas Crawford
Organizations
- American Chemical Society
- Army Contracting Command
- United States Army