The Electrochemistry Group
Lecture Notes
Recommended Textbooks
- Atkins' Physical Chemistry, 7th Edition, P.W. Atkins and J. de Paula, Oxford 2002
- Analytical and Physical Electrochemistry, H.H. Girault, Marcel Dekker Ltd, 2004
- Electrochemical Methods: Fundametals and Applications, 2nd Edition, A.J. Bard and L.R. Faulkner, Wiley, 2001.
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Level 2: Equilibrium Electrochemistry
Aim of the Course
This course provides the thermodynamic tools for understanding electrochemical reactions and devices. Starting from the concept of the electrochemical potential of charged species, this course will cover the thermodynamic relationships associated with electrochemical cells and various devices such as batteries and sensors. The potential distribution across electrified metal|electrolyte interfaces will also be discussed.
Lecture Notes
- Extended Notes (pdf - 3'794 KB)
- Lecture 1 - The Electrochemical Potential - Lecture 1 Slides (pdf - 890 KB)
- Lecture 2 - Thermodynamics of Ions in Solution - Lecture 2 Slides (pdf - 213 KB)
- Lecture 3 - Electrochemical Cells - Lecture 3 Slides (pdf - 530 KB)
- Lecture 4 - E
ocell and Useful Constants - Lecture 4 Slides (pdf - 1127 KB) - Lecture 5 - Electroanalysis and Devices - Lecture 5 Slides (pdf - 827 KB)
- Lecture 6 - The Electrochemical Double Layer - Lecture 6 Slides (pdf - 992 KB)
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- Workshop (pdf - 43 KB)
- Graphical Summary (pdf - 131 KB)
- Extended Notes (pdf - 4'329 KB)
- Lecture 1 - Transport of Ions in Solution - Lecture 1 Slides (pdf - 537 KB)
- Lecture 2 - Interfacial Electron Transfer - Lecture 2 Slides (pdf - 440 KB)
- Lecture 3 - Stationary Amperometry - Lecture 3 Slides (pdf - 597 KB)
- Lecture 4 - Chronoamperometry and Cyclic Voltammetry - Lecture 4 Slides (pdf - 408 KB)
- Lecture 5 - Electroactive Layers and Modified Electrodes - Lecture 5 Slides (pdf - 917 KB)
- Workshop (pdf - 85 KB)
Level 3: Dynamic Electrochemistry
Aim of the Course
This course will enable you to understand the kinetics of electron transfer reactions at the electrode|electrolyte interface. In Level 2 - Equilibrium Electrochemistry, the thermodynamics of electrochemical cells and the potential distribution across the electrode|electrolyte interface were discussed. Out of equilibrium, it will be shown how the faradaic current is directly related to the kinetics of the electrochemical process. The elementary steps controlling the rate of the reaction, namely the interfacial electron transfer and the mass transport to the electrode surface, will be discussed in detail. Conventional electrochemical measurements such as cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry and rotating disc electrode will be introduced.
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