Book excerpt: This highly illustrated textbook provides a framework of the key concepts involved in electrochemical kinetics. A wide range of modern electrochemical techniques and applications are discussed. The mathematical content has been minimised for clarity, whilst retaining the important results necessary for physical insight. A substantial series of examples and illustrations are taken from the recent research literature to explore the potential applications of electrochemical techniques. This book will be of interest to students taking courses in chemistry, material science and physics students.