The course is divided in two parts. The first part consists of five seminars covering different topics. Connected to each of the seminar is a home assignment, which should be done and handed in before the seminar takes place. Examples of different themes at seminars:
- Cyclic voltammetry
- Differential electrochemical mass spectroscopy (DEMS)
- Electro crystallisation
- Overpotential decay measurements
- Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
In the second part of the course an individual literature survey should be done. The survey should be presented in a written report, as well as orally to the other students.
This course aims at giving the participating doctoral students a deeper knowledge in electrode kinetics, including both theories and experimental techniques for kinetic investigations.
After completed course you should be able to:
- Explain the theories behind the electrochemical methods cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and overpotential decay measurements.
- Describe what information you can get when using these techniques and also their limitations.
- Explain how to use the techniques and how to determine electrochemical parameters from experimental data.
- Evaluate which technique that is most suitable for a certain electrochemical system and when searching for specific parameters.
- Describe the theories behind electro crystallisation.