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This module examines two important areas of physical chemistry:
(i) Electrochemistry. This course starts with the electrified interface, introduces the Fermi level and examines the role of potential in altering the energy of the electrons. The Butler-Volmer equation and Marcus theory is then introduced and discussed in terms of electrode kinetics. Finally, the application of electrochemistry to energy and fuel cell research is discussed.
(ii) Electroanalytical Chemistry. This course covers electroanalytical methodology, techniques and chemical analysis applications: Basic electrochemical principles; Electrochemical cells - principles of operation; Electrodes - working, reference and auxiliary electrodes; Types of electroanalysis; General criteria for the design of electroanalytical experiments; Instrumentation and data acquisition - potentiostats and computer-based interface systems; Biosensors; Electrochemical techniques and chemical analysis (eg. neurochemistry).
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