University Chemistry ›› 2025, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (6): 310-315.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202408124

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The Utilization of Chemical Energy from the Perspective of Physical Chemistry

Shiqi Zhang, Heng Zhang, Aiwen Lei   

  1. College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
  • Received:2024-08-30 Accepted:2024-11-04 Published:2025-06-20
  • Contact: ZHANG Heng E-mail:hengzhang@whu.edu.cn

Abstract: Chemical energy is expected to play a critical role in the energy structure both today and in the foreseeable future. Its utilization involves various aspects closely related to physical chemistry, such as chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and kinetics. This paper analyzes the methods of converting chemical energy into electrical energy and explores the role of chemical energy in energy storage from the standpoint of physical chemistry. The analysis aims to enhance the understanding of physical chemistry and deepen students’ knowledge of its applications.

Key words: Chemical energy, Physical chemistry, Heat engine, Fuel cell, Thermoelectric conversion