Analytical electrochemistry, from mechanisms to applications
A final exam (80%) + a project (20%)
This course is addressed to engineer students that already have some notions on electrochemical potentials. As a first step, we will describe the fundamental principles of electrochemistry at equilibrium, in particular microelectrolysis and the current-potential characteristics I=f(E), that constitute a basis for the approach in analysis and the comprehension of mass and charge transfer at the electrodes. We will largely introduce the effect of the chemical medium on I=f(E) curves. Afterwards, we will develop the notions of electrochemical kinetics and coupled reaction to charge transfer, through cyclic voltammetry that enables to analyse electrochemical processes with short lifetime. We will finally give a panorama of the applications of electrochemistry to electrolysis and electrochemical generators, such as fuel cells and batteries.
The student will be able to understand the fundamental aspects of electrochemistry;
He will understand the interest and implementation of microelectrolysis;
He will know how to establish equations of current-potential characteristics under equilibrium conditions;
He will integrate the effect of the chemical medium (acidity, complexation, precipitation) in the establishment
He will assimilate the basic equations of electrochemical kinetics;
He will be able to interpret the reactions coupled to charge transfer through cyclic voltammetry.
He will have basic knowledge and good vision of the applications of electrochemistry to electrolysis and electrochemical generators.
Teaching language: FR
Documents:
pdf documents, handouts
