This textbook on physical electrochemistry caters to the needs of advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of chemistry as well as students of chemical engineering as both the more fundamental, physical aspects and the application-oriented practical aspects are covered in a balanced manner. In addition it serves for self-study for scientists in industry and research institutions who are working in the field of applied electrochemistry. The second edition is revised and updated to reflect the recent developments in the field. Completely new chapters cover electrochemical scanning microscopy and applications in materials science. The chapters on nanotechnology and electrolysis as well as corrosion are thoroughly revised and extended to include new developments, for example on the in-vivo corrosion of implants.