Devices in Electrochemistry#
In the EMMO ontology, Electrochemical Devices are systems that utilize electrochemical processes to store or convert energy. These devices are composed of various electrochemical components, including electrodes, electrolytes, separators, current collectors, and cases. Each device serves a particular function, such as energy storage, electrolysis, or sensing.
Common types of electrochemical devices include: - Batteries – Energy storage systems that convert chemical energy into electrical energy. - Fuel Cells – Devices that convert chemical energy from fuel directly into electricity through redox reactions. - Supercapacitors – Electrochemical capacitors that store energy through charge separation rather than chemical reactions. - Electrolyzers – Devices that use electrical energy to drive chemical reactions, such as water splitting.
This component-based approach ensures a structured way to represent electrochemical devices, enabling: - Classification based on function rather than just material composition. - Clear distinctions between device types while maintaining interoperability. - Integration of physical and chemical properties into a single semantic framework.
The following section introduces the ElectrochemicalDevice class, outlining its role and providing guidelines for its representation within the ontology.
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