Proton Conductors

This book aims to give a comprehensive survey of the chemical and physical parameters governing proton conduction. It includes descriptions of the preparation, structures and properties of typical materials (glasses, crystals, ceramics, metals, organic and inorganic polymers) and of devices.Protonic conduction in liquid electrolytes is commonplace but is relatively rare in solids. There is much interest worldwide in proton conducting solids, both from the scientific aspect, as materials with novel properties, but also for their possible applications in high-density solid-state batteries, sensors and other electrochemical devices. This book gives a comprehensive review of proton conductors, including theory, techniques, the materials themselves and applications.