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ELECTROCHEMISTRY AND ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

Module code: CH422
Credits: 5
Semester: 1
Department: CHEMISTRY
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	Overview
	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).

Overview

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).

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental events that take place during a redox reaction at a surface, and be able to describe these events in terms of rates of electron-transfer processes and energy considerations. Describe the application of electrochemistry in energy and fuel cell research. Demonstrate an understanding of biosensors and the principles of electroanalytical chemistry including experimental design, instrumentation and electrochemical techniques. Describe the application of electrochemical methods in the analysis of chemical species.

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	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

	Pre-Requisites
	CH303C; CH304C

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