Electroanalytical Methods in Materials Chemistry 1200-2MON5Z
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
Total workload: 35 hours, including:
Participation in classes: 15 hours
Consultations with the instructor: 10 hours
Preparation for the presentation: 10 hours
Type of course
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Learning outcomes
After attending the lecture, students will become familiar with contemporary trends at the interface of materials chemistry and biomaterials exhibiting redox properties, as well as with the methodology of modern electroanalytical and bioelectroanalytical research. Attention will be paid to the fundamental aspects of the construction and operation of modern electrochemical measuring equipment supporting scientific research in a chemical laboratory.
In particular, students will gain knowledge about modified electrodes and their analytical and bioanalytical applications, as well as about the design, characterization, principles of operation, properties, and applications of various types of electrochemical sensors and biosensors.
The lecture will also cover electroanalytical methods for the characterization of nanomaterials used for electrochemical energy conversion and storage (fuel cells and biofuel cells, capacitors), as well as their applications in medicine.
Basic information will be provided on performing diagnostic electroanalytical measurements, determining selected physicochemical parameters, establishing their values and measurement errors, and assessing the reliability of the obtained results.
Assessment criteria
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.
Practical placement
Does not concern
Bibliography
1. J. Wang, Analytical Electrochemistry, 3rd Edition, Wiley, 2006.
2. A.J. Bard, L.R. Faulkner, H.S. White, Electrochemical Methods, John Wiley & Sons, 2022.
3. P.J. Kulesza, I.A. Rutkowska, Strategies for Electrocatalytic Reduction and Photoelectrochemical Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to Fuels and Utility Chemicals, Electrochem. Soc. Interface, 29, 67, 2020.
4. J.A. Cox, P.J. Kulesza, Catalytic Surfaces for Electroanalysis, Encyclopedia of Analytical Chemistry, R.A. Meyers (Ed.), Wiley, 2009.
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