Understanding the physics of electrified solid/liquid interfaces is crucial for optimizing electrochemical processes, enhancing catalysis, advancing energy conversion technologies, and designing innovative materials and devices. This course focuses on the physics of electrified interfaces, aiming at establishing a strong theoretical framework for electrochemistry and discussing interface thermodynamics and kinetics. It provides a thorough exploration of core physical principles governing the behavior of electrified interfaces, comprehensively deriving and elucidating transversal concepts essential for diverse applications.

Basics of thermodynamics, chemistry and solid-state physics.

1) Introduction to solid/liquid interfaces 2) The electrical double layer 3) Electrode potentials 4) Kinetics of electron and mass transport 5) Fundamentals of electrochemical instrumentation

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P.D.1-1 - Dicembre

Expected Learning outcomes: Students will develop a deep understanding of the physics of electrified solid/liquid interfaces. They will acquire the skills necessary to critically analyze, model, and design systems involving these interfaces, enabling them to contribute to research across domains including electrochemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology. Reading Material: - Norio Sato, “Electrochemistry at Metal and Semiconductor Electrodes”, Elsevier 1998 - J. O’M. Bockris, A. K. N. Reddy, M. Gamboa-Aldeco, “Modern Electrochemistry – Vol. 2A Fundamentals of Electrodics”, Kluwer Academic Publishers. - A.J. Bard, L.R. Faulkner, “Electrochemical Methods, Fundamentals and Applications”, John Wiley and Sons. - D. Pletcher, “First Course in Electrode Processes” – Royal Society of Chemistry