This note covers the
following topics: Ions in Solution, Electrode Potential, Charge Transfer
Kinetics, Electricity, Electron Transfer, Current Density, Symmetry Coefficient,
Exchange Current, Current Equations, Tafel Equation, Mass Transport, Limiting
Current, Units and Symbols, Silver/Silver-Chloride Reference Electrode.
This lecture note provides an exposure into electrochemistry
with all its facets, ranging from the fundamentals like redox reactions and
Faraday's laws to advanced concepts in industrial electrochemistry. Topics range
from equilibrium electrochemistry to electrochemical cells, and from energy
conversion and storage systems like batteries and fuel cells, analytical methods
and sensors, to corrosion protection. The applications of electrochemistry are
also brought into display, be it in the fields of energy storage, corrosion
processes, or latest technologies. Anyone looking to learn about the
electrochemical basis of energy systems and environmental processes will find
this resource indispensable.
This is a
comprehensive lecture note on the basics of electrochemistry, including the
principles and various applications of the subject. The topic discussed includes
electrochemical cells, corrosion, electrochemical processes, batteries, and fuel
cells. The question bank is also included as a practice document to help readers
with useful problem-solving exercises for the concepts. In addition, advanced
materials and nano materials are discussed to show the importance of modern
materials in electrochemical processes. The laboratory manual offers students
hands-on experience with real experiments on electrochemistry. The note is
priceless for both professionals and students who wish to hone their
understanding of electrochemical systems.
Author(s): Dr. Lorenz Gubler,
Electrochemistry Laboratory Paul Scherrer Institute Switzerland
This thesis examines the electrochemistry of magnesiumion systems by
modifying the Lewis acidbase pair to improve the stability and performance of
magnesium electrolytes. It specifically focuses on two novel approaches aimed at
improving non-Grignard magnesium electrolytes oxidative stability and reducing
corrosion in stainless steel systems. The work discusses the surface
modification of carbon electrodes and the use of molybdenum-oxo complexes for
proton reduction. It concludes in discussions toward future prospects in
magnesium-ion electrochemistry, especially for high-performance energy storage
systems.
Author(s): Emily G. Nelson, University of
Michigan
This series of lectures deals with
great detail about advanced electrochemical concepts like both Faradaic and non-Faradaic
processes, mass transfer controlled reactions, and electrochemical
thermodynamics. Issues deal with the Butler-Volmer model for electrode kinetics,
liquid junction potentials, and selective electrodes. The note also deals with
the techniques that include sampled current voltammetry and cyclic voltammetry,
and thus one can analyze the quasireversible and irreversible electrode
reactions. This resource is appropriate for more advanced students and
researchers aiming to dive deeper into electrochemical processes and techniques
of analysis.