Applied Electrochemistry 1200-2SPEC32M
Lecture is focused on selected aspects of modern applied electrochemistry. Corrosion : stability of metals, Pourbaix diagrams, Evans diagrams, mechanisms of corrosion, type of corrosion, inhibitors, passivation, methods of investigations. Electro- and biocatalysis: differences between simple electrochemical reactions and electrocatalytic reactions, examples of electrocatalytic reactions and their significance, types of catalyst, catalyst for oxygen reduction, hydrogen evolution, enzymatic electrodes and their applications. Electrodeposition: application in the formation of thin film and nanosized materials, mechanism of nucleation and growth, factors influencing electrodeposition, underpotential deposition, catalytic properties of UPD deposits. Electrochemistry and photoelectrochemistry of semiconductors: differences between metal and semiconductor electrodes, photoeffects at semiconductor electrodes, factors influencing photocurrent, photopotential, corrosion, photocorrosion of semiconductor electrode, photovoltaic cells, photoelectrolytic cells, solar cells - water decomposition. Application of impedance spectroscopy.
Estimated student workload (per semester): 75 hours
• Lecture attendance – 30 hours
• Consultations – 15 hours
• Test preparation – 15 hours
• Final exam preparation – 15 hours
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
After completing the lecture student:
● knows the most important problems in modern applied electrochemistry,
● possesses the knowledge for description of processes running during corrosion, electrodeposition, illumination of semiconductor electrodes, in electro and biocatalysis, in cells and photocells,
● knows how to prove and critically discuss the new trends in modern applied electrochemistry,
● knows how to independently look for and use the literature connected with different problems of applied electrochemistry
Knowledge (graduates know and understand):
K_W06 Advanced physical chemistry (including thermodynamics and thermochemistry, issues related to chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, phase boundary phenomena, transport processes, and the theory of chemical kinetics, including catalysis) with appropriate mathematical tools.
K_W14 Advanced understanding of the design and operation of modern measurement equipment supporting scientific research in chemistry.
Skills (graduates are able to):
K_U16 Apply appropriate methods, techniques, and research tools within a given chemical specialty necessary to clarify a given problem, including advanced information and communication techniques.
K_U17 Conduct measurements of selected physicochemical quantities, determine their values, and assess the reliability of the obtained results. They are able to use selected measurement equipment.
K_U20 Communicate precisely and coherently, both orally and in writing, on topics related to chemical problems, using specialized terminology.
Social competencies (graduates are ready to):
K_K01 Determine the scope of their knowledge and skills and enhance their professional and personal competencies.
K_K02 Independently undertake and initiate simple research activities, and if they are unable to solve a problem independently, seek expert advice.
K_K04 Fulfill social obligations and act in the public interest based on the acquired knowledge and skills.
Assessment criteria
Written exam
Exam requirements:
Corrosion: phenomenon, examples, Purbaix diagrams, corrosion current and potential,
protection against corrosion, inhibitors, Evans diagrams, passivation. Electrodeposition: nucleation and growth, formation of monolayers, thin films, UPD deposition: thermodynamic, potential shift. Electrocatalysis: differences between catalysis and electrocatalysis,.current and potential, catalysts for oxygen reduction and hydrogen evolution,. catalyst formed during UPD, enzymatic electrodes – formation and their application. Cells: new materials for galvanic cells, fuel cells, biocells, how the cells work, reactions, efficiency. Electrochemistry and photoelectrochemistry of semiconductors : differences between metal and semiconductor electrode, properties of space charge layer in semiconductor, photovoltaic and photogalvanic cells, redox systems in photocells, photocorrosion in photocells and protection against photocorrosion. New generation of photocells.
Practical placement
it does not concern
Bibliography
1. Modern Electrochemistry 2A, 2B Second Edition, ed by J O`M Bocris, A. K.N. Reddy, M Gamboa-Aldeco. 2000, NY, Culver Academic
2. Electrocatalysis. J.Lipkowski, P.N.Ross 1998, NY, Wiley-VCH
3. Semiconductor Electrodes and Photoelectrochemistry ed by S. Licht 2002, NY, Wiley-VCH
4. Nanostructures and Nanomaterials. Synthesis, Properties, Applications. G.Cao, 2004, Imperial College Press
5. Oryginal reviews and research papers.
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