Spectroelectrochemistry

Kaim (inorganic chemistry, U. of Stuttgart), Klein (chemistry, U. of Cologne), and 14 contributors discuss the combining of reaction-oriented electrochemistry and species-focused spectroscopy to identify unknown species formed as intermediates or products in a redox reaction. Noting that neither method alone may be appropriate for that purpose, the authors explore the use and development of the combined methodology. The variety of reactions and materials included are supported and complemented by concise interpretations of results in understanding redox reactions. The reference includes numerous illustrations and extensive references. It is intended for both experts and newcomers to the field, as well as scientists from other areas of chemistry with an understanding of electrochemistry. It is distributed in the U.S. by Springer-Verlag. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Wolfgang Kaim is currently at the University of Stuttgart. His background and qualifications are in physical organometallic chemistry of main group and transition elements and his research interests are in redox reactions, including biomimetic systems. Axel Klein is at the University of Koln and his research interests include the design of transition metal complexes for various purposes such as (electro)catalysis, luminescence, or photochemistry and the investigation of highly reactive intermediates