Catalysts speed up a chemical reaction or allow for reactions to take place that would not otherwise occur. The chemical nature of a catalyst and its structure are crucial for interactions with reaction intermediates. An electrocatalyst is used in an electrochemical reaction, for example in a fuel cell to produce electricity. In this case, reaction rates are also dependent on the electrode potential and the structure of the electrical double-layer.This work provides a valuable overview of this rapidly developing field by focusing on the aspects that drive the research of today and tomorrow. Key topics are discussed by leading experts, making this book a must-have for many scientists of the field with backgrounds in different disciplines, including chemistry, physics, biochemistry, engineering as well as surface and materials science. This book is volume XIV in the series "Advances in Electrochemical Sciences and Engineering".

PrefaceMULTISCALE MODELING OF ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMSIntroductionIntroduction to Multiscale ModelingElectronic Structure ModelingMolecular SimulationsReaction ModelingThe Oxygen Reduction Reaction on Pt(111)Formic Acid Oxidation on Pt(111)Concluding RemarksSTATISTICAL MECHANICS AND KINETIC MODELING OF ELECTROCHEMICAL REACTIONS ON SINGLE-CRYSTAL ELECTRODES USING THE LATTICE-GAS APPROXIMATIONIntroductionLattice-Gas Modeling of Electrochemical Surface ReactionsStatistical Mechanics and ApproximationsMonte Carlo SimulationsApplications to Electrosorption, Electrodeposition and ElectrocatalysisConclusionsSINGLE MOLECULAR ELECTROCHEMISTRY WITHIN AN STMIntroductionExperimental Methods for Single Molecule Electrical Measurements in Electrochemical EnvironmentsElectron Transfer MechanismsSingle Molecule Electrochemical Studies with an STMConclusions and OutlookFROM MICROBIAL BIOELECTROCATALYSIS TO MICROBIAL BIOELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMSPrelude: From Fundamentals to BiotechnologyMicrobial Bioelectrochemical Systems (BESs)Bioelectrocatalysis: Microorganisms Catalzye Electrochemical ReactionsCharacterizing Anodic Biofilms by Electrochemical and Biological MeansELECTROCAPILLARITY OF SOLIDS AND ITS IMPACT ON HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSISIntroductionMechanics of Solid ElectrodesElectrocapillary Coupling at EquilibriumExploring the DynamicsMechanically Modulated CatalysisSummary and OutlookSYNTHESIS OF PRECIOUS METAL NANOPARTICLES WITH HIGH SURFACE ENERGY AND HIGH ELECTROCATALYTIC ACTIVITYIntroductionShape-Controlled Synthesis of Monometallic Nanocrystals with High Surface EnergyShape-Controlled Synthesis of Bimetallic NCs with High Surface EnergyConcluding Remarks and PerspectiveX-RAY STUDIES OF STRAINED CATALYTIC DEALLOYED Pt SURFACESIntroductionDealloyed Bimetallic SurfacesDealloyed Strained Pt Core-Shell Model SurfacesX-Ray Studies of Dealloyed Strained PtCu3(111) Single Crystal SurfacesX-Ray Studies of Dealloyed Strained Pt-Cu Polycrystalline Thin Film SurfacesX-Ray Studies of Dealloyed Strained Alloy NanoparticlesConclusionsIndex