Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy for Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage

Scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) is a type of scanning probe microscopy (SPM) where an electrochemical reaction at a microelectrode is used to generate information about an electrochemically (in)active surface in its immediate vicinity. Careful preparation and knowledge of the microelectro...

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Main Author: Matthias Steimecke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Encyclopedia
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/3/4/94
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Summary:Scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) is a type of scanning probe microscopy (SPM) where an electrochemical reaction at a microelectrode is used to generate information about an electrochemically (in)active surface in its immediate vicinity. Careful preparation and knowledge of the microelectrode response as well as the application of a suitable method enable the study of spatially resolved electrochemical kinetics or the electrocatalytic activity of any structure or material. In addition to a wide range of other applications, the method has become particularly well established in the research field of electrochemical energy storage and conversion.
ISSN:2673-8392