This 3-credit course introduces students to basic principles of electrochemical processes and applications. [1] The course objectives are to equip students with knowledge of electrode potentials, electrochemical cells, and the interplay between faradic and non-faradic processes. [2] Over 15 weeks, topics include electrolytes, electrochemical reactions, the Nernst equation, half-cells, electrolysis, corrosion protection, batteries, fuel cells, transference numbers, and electrochemical sensors. [3] Assessment includes experiments, assignments, quizzes, and a final exam to evaluate students' abilities to identify electrochemical reactions, describe electrode processes, and explain applications of electrochemical reactions.
This 3-credit course introduces students to basic principles of electrochemical processes and applications. [1] The course objectives are to equip students with knowledge of electrode potentials, electrochemical cells, and the interplay between faradic and non-faradic processes. [2] Over 15 weeks, topics include electrolytes, electrochemical reactions, the Nernst equation, half-cells, electrolysis, corrosion protection, batteries, fuel cells, transference numbers, and electrochemical sensors. [3] Assessment includes experiments, assignments, quizzes, and a final exam to evaluate students' abilities to identify electrochemical reactions, describe electrode processes, and explain applications of electrochemical reactions.
This 3-credit course introduces students to basic principles of electrochemical processes and applications. [1] The course objectives are to equip students with knowledge of electrode potentials, electrochemical cells, and the interplay between faradic and non-faradic processes. [2] Over 15 weeks, topics include electrolytes, electrochemical reactions, the Nernst equation, half-cells, electrolysis, corrosion protection, batteries, fuel cells, transference numbers, and electrochemical sensors. [3] Assessment includes experiments, assignments, quizzes, and a final exam to evaluate students' abilities to identify electrochemical reactions, describe electrode processes, and explain applications of electrochemical reactions.
This 3-credit course introduces students to basic principles of electrochemical processes and applications. [1] The course objectives are to equip students with knowledge of electrode potentials, electrochemical cells, and the interplay between faradic and non-faradic processes. [2] Over 15 weeks, topics include electrolytes, electrochemical reactions, the Nernst equation, half-cells, electrolysis, corrosion protection, batteries, fuel cells, transference numbers, and electrochemical sensors. [3] Assessment includes experiments, assignments, quizzes, and a final exam to evaluate students' abilities to identify electrochemical reactions, describe electrode processes, and explain applications of electrochemical reactions.
Prerequisite: CHE 2103 Introduction to Physical Chemistry
Course Objectives To equip the students with basic principles of electrochemical processes and applications Acquire basic knowledge of electrode potentials and electrochemical cells
Course Description Electrolytes, electrochemical reactions, electrons and mass transfer interplay of both Faradaic and Non-Faradaic processes, electrolysis, electrochemical cell as a material producer for example copper, sodium hydroxide; Electrocatalysis, electroplating, electrowinning, electrosynthesis of copper (I) oxide; Organic electrosynthesis (hydrodiminerisation of acrylonitrile to adiponitrile); Corrosion and its protection; Electrochemical cells as energy producers; Present battery Systems; Fuel cells, the solid electrolyte; Electrochemical equilibrium and the Nernst equation; reversilibity and solubility products, half cells, liquid junctions and concentration cells, polarization and polarisability of an electrode, conductivity of electrolytic solutions, superconductivity, transference number; Reference electrodes; ion selective electrodes; Polarography and anodic stripping voltammetry; Portable and on-line devices; Electrochemical biosensors (dissolved oxygen sensors). Expected Learning Outcomes At the end of this unit, the students should be able to: 1. Identify electrochemical reactions 2. Describe electrode processes 3. Describe applications of electrochemical reactions COURSE OUTLINE: Lecture/ Topic Remarks Week 1 Registration of students to the course 2 Introduction and course overview The expectations of the Review of CHE 2103 (Electrochemistry aspect) students from the course will be outlined 3&4 Electrochemical cells Experiment 1 Electrolytes, electrochemical reactions Electrochemical equilibrium and the Nernst equation Half cells Reference Electrode
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5&6 reversilibity and solubility products Experiment 2
electrolysis, electrochemical cell as a material producer for example copper, sodium hydroxide, Electrocatalysis, electroplating, electrowinning, electrosynthesis of copper (I) oxide; Organic electrosynthesis (hydrodiminerisation of acrylonitrile to adiponitrile). Corrosion and its protection 7&8 Electrolytic Conduction Experiment 3 Electrochemical cells as energy producers; Present battery Systems; Fuel cells, the solid electrolyte CAT 1 9 & 10 Concentration polarization Experiment 4 Liquid junction potential and concentration cells polarization and polarisability of an electrode conductivity of electrolytic solutions 11 & 12 Mass transport Experiment 5 Theories of electrolytes electrons and mass transfer interplay of both Faradaic and Non-Faradaic processes Transference numbers Methods of determination of transference numbers Polarography and anodic stripping voltammetry 13 Introduction to; CAT 2 Portable and on-line devices; electrochemical biosensors (dissolved oxygen sensors). 14 & 15 Examination Assess the learners on the content learned throughout the semester
Assessment Mode:
Students Performance will be assessed through continuous assessment tests, assignments,
and laboratory experiments (where applicable) that will account for 30 %.
End of semester exam will account for 70 %.
Staff performance: A questionnaire at the end of each semester for students to fill.
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Practicals: Experiments outlined in the CHE 2304 ELECTROCHEMISTRY manual
References: Core Reading Materials Textbooks 1. Holze, R. (2009). Experimental electrochemistry. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons Inc. 2. Oldham, K., Myland, J. & Bond, A. (2011). Electrochemical Science and Technology: Fundamentals and applications. Hoboken, NJ: Willy and Sons Inc. 3. Pletcher, D. (2009). A First Course in Electrode Processes. Cambridge, UK: RSC Publishing.
Journals 1. Journal of Applied Electrochemistry. ISSN: 0021-891X, 1572-8838, Springer publications 2. Journal of the Electrochemical Society. ISSN: 1945-7111, 0013-4651, Electrochemical Society (ECS). 3. Electrochemistry Communications. ISSN: 1388-2481, Elsevier publications.
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