Techniques and mechanisms in electrochemistry /

The impact of electrochemistry has increased immeasurably in recent years with applications ranging from effluent recycling and clean technology to semiconductor processing and storage of solar energy; however, this has only recently begun to be reflected in the level and content of courses taught a...

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Main Author: Christensen, P. A., 1960-
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Hamnett, A.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Blackie Academic & Professional, 1994.
Edition:1st ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction to modern electrochemistry. 1.1. Structure of surfaces. 1.2. Electron transfer. 1.3. Reaction mechanisms
  • 2. Techniques giving mechanistic information. 2.1. Surface specific processes
  • in situ techniques. 2.2. In situ probes of the near-electrode region. 2.3. Ex situ emersion techniques
  • 3. Examples of the application of electrochemical methods. 3.1. The cyclic voltammogram of platinum in acid solution. 3.2. The electro-oxidation of methanol at platinum in acid solution. 3.3. The electrochemical reduction of CO[subscript 2]. 3.4. Reactive film formation on electrodes. 3.5. Adsorbed films for the promotion of enzyme electrochemistry.