Electroanalytical Methods in Materials Chemistry

elective monographs

Learning about current trends in electrochemistry and electroanalysis with reference to material's chemistry aspects: modified electrodes, analytical voltammetry, charge storage devices (redox supercapacitors), electrocatalysis (fuel and biofuel cells), corrosion protection, photoelectrochemistry, bioelectrochemistry, molecular electronic effects

Modified electrodes: definition, types, preparation and methods of their characterization. Monolayer and multi-layered systems. Molecular electronic effects in electrochemistry of modified electrodes. Structure and reactivity of thin solid films on electrodes. Analytical applications of modified electrodes. Modern electroanalytical methods in solid-state electrochemistry. Electrochromic devices. Corrosion protection. Redox capacitors as high power charge storage devices. Electrocatalysis: mediation and specific processes. Development and characterization of electrocatalysts for low-temperature fuel cells. Biofuel cells. Immobilization, activation and application of enzymes as bioelectrocatalysts. Photo-sentized elechrochemical reactions. Photo-electrochemical cells. Photo-electrocatalysis

1.G. Inzelt, w "Electroanalytical Chemistry" pod redakcją A. J. Barda, tom 18; rozdział p.t. "Modified Electrodes" Marcel Dekker, New York, 1994.

2. P. J. Kulesza, M. A. Malik, w "Interfacial Electrochemistry" pod redakcją A. Więckowskiego, tom 23, pod tytułem "Solid-State Voltammetry", Marcel Dekker, New York, 1999.

3.A. J. Bard, L. R. Faulkner, Electrochemical Methods, John Wiley & Sons, 2001.

Upon completing the lecture, students will learn about present trends in materials chemistry with special emphasis on electroactive systems as well as about modern electroanalytical methodology. In particular, students will gain knowledge about modified electrodes and their analytical applications, about the development, characterization and application of nanostructured materials in amperometric sensors and biosensors, low-temperature fuel and biofuel cells, electrochromic display devices, supercapacitors, and in corrosion protection.

At the end of lectures, students will be requested to prepare a short conference-type communication covering the topic of choice related to the contents of lecture and existing literature. A final grade will reflect quality of preparation and correctness of scientific information. As an alternative, students may prepare a short critical feature report on the selected topic.

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