Nernst Equation E(eq)=E(o)+(RT/nf)ln[Red/Ox] Thermodynamic Equilibrium i=0 FastSlow Butler-Volmer/Tafel Equations Current Flow i Static Potential (Faradaic) Fast Nernst + Diffusion Slow Butler-Volmer/Tafel Faradaic Non-faradaic CAPACITIVE Dynamic Potential Controlled Potential
Double Step Chronoamperometry
W(CO) 4 bpy bpy=2,2’bipyridine Bpy * t 2g eg(*)eg(*) d-orbitals on tungsten
Think like an inorganic chemist! Bpy * t 2g eg(*)eg(*) e–e– Bpy * t 2g e g ( *)
Current-Potential-Time Space Reversible System Potential Time Current