Electrochemical Methods
Electrochemical Methods
Electrochemical Methods
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Content<br />
Part 1 : Fundamental Aspects of Electrochemistry<br />
1. Thermodynamics of a redox reaction<br />
- the Galvanic cell<br />
- Nernst law<br />
2. Mass-transport controlled reactions<br />
- diffusion, migration and convection to an electrode surface<br />
- diffusion control : the Cottrell equation<br />
- convective transport : the rotating disk electrode<br />
3. Kinetically controlled reactions<br />
- kinetic parameters of an electrochemical reaction<br />
- the Butler - Volmer equation<br />
- Tafel plots<br />
Part 2 : <strong>Electrochemical</strong> <strong>Methods</strong><br />
1. Cyclic Voltammetry<br />
2. Square Wave Voltammetry<br />
3. Chrono-Amperometry<br />
4. Impedance Techniques<br />
Part 3 : Modern <strong>Electrochemical</strong> Applications<br />
1. Battery Technology<br />
2. Electrodepositions in Ionic Liquids<br />
3. Lithographic Techniques in the Production of Chips<br />
4. Metallization of Plastics<br />
5. Electrocatalysis and the Production of Nanoparticles