Physik elektrochemischer Grenzflächen

What it is about

You learn physical and electrochemical fundamentals of solid-liquid interfaces that are relevant for energy conversion and storage processes (e.g., batteries, fuel cells, water electrolysis, supercapacitors). Topics include thermodynamics, microscopic structure of the interface, charge transfer kinetics and transport in the electrolyte, as well as modern methods for probing these interfaces. In the end you can apply these concepts to macroscopic electrodes, nano- and microelectrode arrays, and structured surfaces, and classify the learned measurement methods.

What you will be able to do

• Understand and apply thermodynamics at the solid-liquid interface
• Understand and apply kinetics of charge transfer processes
• Understand electrochemical processes in batteries, fuel cells, water splitting and supercapacitors
• Know fundamentals of state-of-the-art investigative methods at solid-liquid interfaces (e.g., cyclic voltammetry, impedance measurements, scanning probe and spectroscopic methods)

What the module consists of

• VorlesungConveying the theoretical foundations (thermodynamics, interface structure, kinetics, transport) and an introduction to experimental methods

Teaching method

• VorlesungExplanation of the physical and electrochemical fundamentals as well as presentation and discussion of measurement methods