This note covers the following topics: Fundamental Physical and Chemical
Conceptions, Older Electrochemical Views, The Laws of Avogadro and van't Hoff,
Vapour Pressure of Solutions, Boiling Point and Freezing Point of Solutions,
General Conditions of Equilibrium, Velocity of Reaction, Electrolytes,
Electrolytic dissociation, Conductivity of Electrolytes, Degree of Dissociation
and Dissociation Constant, Conclusions from the Dissociation Theory, Additive
Properties of Solutions, Equilibrium between Several Electrolytes, Calculation
of Electromotive Forces, Calculation of Electromotive Forces, Oxidation and
Reduction Elements, Secondary Elements, Electro-analysis, Development of Heat by
the Electric Current.
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 book
makes a deep dive into the physical principles underlying electrochemical
processes, mainly focusing on the electrical double layer (EDL), solute
transport, and electrokinetics. In this text, there is coverage of models that
describe the EDL, such as the Gouy-Chapman-Stern model, and extends into more
complex phenomena such as combined mass transport and chemical reactions,
reverse osmosis, and electrodialysis. It also goes into the physics of
electrochemical systems at the microscopic level, both non-Faradaic and Faradaic
processes. The book applies to fields like bioelectrochemistry and environmental
chemistry and even briefly discusses some experimental methods and numerical
modeling used in electrochemical research.
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.