Solid Polymer Electrolytes: Fundamentals and Technological Applications

The general concern for future energy generation and conservation has seen a rapid growth in research and developments relating to new polymer electrolytes. Intended for materials scientists, electrochemists and solid state physicists, this book provides a comprehensive account of current knowledge in both fundamental and applied aspects of the field. It describes both theoretical methods and experimental techniques relating to microscopic dynamic properties. Other topics discussed include battery research and devices for ion transport, and the significance and interpretation of experimental data regarding charge carriers and modes of transport.