Electrode Processes in Solid State Ionics : Theory and Application to Energy Conversion and Storage Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute Held at Ajaccio (Corsica), 28 August-9 September 1975

The idea of an "Advanced Study Institute" on the theme of electrode reactions on solid electrolytes was put forward by Dr. J. Dupuy at the meeting of the International Society for Electrochemistry in Eindhoven in September 1973. Through Dr. Dupuy, the Solid State Physics Department of Lyons University offered the Institute possibilities of accommodation in Corsica that seemed particularly tempting. The subject matter appealed to a number of people for a variety of reasons. A great deal of development work on applications comes up against interface phenomena which appreciably reduce anticipated performances. Numerous potential applications of specific electrodes or gauges appear that would benefit from a more systematic approach. From a more fundamental viewpoint, interface phenomena on ionic crystals are the subject of indepen­ dent investigations in quite distinct research fields such as solid state physics and electrochemistry. The choice of an interpretation from among the different models available is very often not a straightforward matter, and an attempt to promote a synthesis by bringing together the proponents of the various "schools" could not fail to be rewarding. Front Matter....Pages I-XIV Descriptions of Junctions Between Electronic and Solid Ionic Conductors....Pages 1-17 Structure and Energetics of the Ionic Surface....Pages 19-44 Adsorption and Catalysis on Ionic Solids....Pages 45-81 Structure and Defects at Ionic Crystal Surfaces....Pages 83-118 The Electrochemical Double Layer in Solid Electrolytes....Pages 119-147 Space Charge Polarisation....Pages 149-183 Polarization Studies on Solid State Electrolytes....Pages 185-222 Electrode Reactions at Electrode-Solid Electrolyte Interfaces. Use of Electroanalytical Techniques....Pages 223-259 Impedance Diagrams for Solid Electrolyte Cells....Pages 261-275 Ion Transfer at the Interface Between an Electronic and Ionic Conductor....Pages 277-308 Contacts on Ionic Solids....Pages 309-329 Electrochemical Coloration and Redox Reactions in Solid Ionic Conductors....Pages 331-365 High Temperature Fuel Cells and Electrolysers....Pages 367-386 The Application of Solid State Ionics to Batteries....Pages 387-410 Rechargeable Solid Electrolyte Traction Batteries....Pages 411-430 Various Utilisations of Solid Electrolytes....Pages 431-466 Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Ajaccio, Corsica, August 28-September 9, 1975