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The course provides a systematic introduction to electrochemistry as a tool for studying redox processes at the electrode–solution interface. The first part covers the fundamental thermodynamic, kinetic, and mass-transport aspects of electrode reactions, including the structure of the electrical double layer, mass transfer, and electron-transfer kinetics. Emphasis is placed on quantitative relationships between potential, current, concentration, and time, and on distinguishing thermodynamic, kinetic, and mass-transport control of electrochemical processes. The second part introduces the main electrochemical and electroanalytical methods, their experimental implementation, and their applications in reaction-mechanism studies as well as in analytical and preparative chemistry. Particular attention is devoted to cyclic voltammetry and its use in studying the reversibility of electrode reactions and coupled chemical processes. The course includes both qualitative and quantitative evaluation of electrochemical data and interpretation of the resulting curves.
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Combination of lectures and calculation-based seminars focused on the application of electrochemical relationships and interpretation of electrochemical data. Last update: Bím Daniel (30.08.2026)
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1. General overview of electrode processes and basic concepts. Electrode–solution interface. 2. Electrode potential, charging current, and thermodynamics of electrochemical processes. Faradaic and non-faradaic processes. 3. Mass-transfer-controlled reactions: steady-state electrochemistry. 4. Mass-transfer-controlled reactions: transient electrochemistry and the Cottrell equation. 5. Electron-transfer kinetics: Marcus theory and reorganization energy. 6. Heterogeneous electrode kinetics: Butler–Volmer and Tafel equations. 7. Fundamental electrochemical relationships and classification of electrochemical methods. 8. Electrochemical cell, electrodes, solvents, and supporting electrolytes. 9. Steady-state electroanalytical methods: polarography, pulse techniques, ultramicroelectrodes, and rotating disk electrodes. 10. Transient electroanalytical methods: linear sweep voltammetry and cyclic voltammetry. 11. Electrode processes coupled with homogeneous chemical reactions. 12. Methods based on bulk electrolysis: preparative electrolysis and coulometry. 13. Spectroelectrochemistry: UV–Vis/NIR, IR, and EPR. Last update: Bím Daniel (30.08.2026)
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Ludvík J. Elektrochemie pro chemiky aneb Základy molekulární elektrochemie. VŠCHT Praha, 2026. ISBN 978-80-7592-309-7. Last update: Bím Daniel (30.08.2026)
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Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
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Basic knowledge of physical chemistry, particularly chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and transport processes, at the level of the course Physical Chemistry I (B403003). Last update: Bím Daniel (30.08.2026)
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| Activity | Credits | Hours | ||
| Konzultace s vyučujícími | 0.5 | 14 | ||
| Účast na přednáškách | 1 | 28 | ||
| Příprava na přednášky, semináře, laboratoře, exkurzi nebo praxi | 0.5 | 14 | ||
| Příprava na zkoušku a její absolvování | 1.5 | 42 | ||
| Účast na seminářích | 0.5 | 14 | ||
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