Understanding Electron Tunneling and Redox Events in Electrochemistry from a Physics Perspective - Kirk Bevan (McGill)

Understanding Electron Tunneling and Redox Events in Electrochemistry from a Physics Perspective
Kirk Bevan
Materials Engineering
McGill University

Abstract: The control and understanding of interfacial tunneling phenonena has played a crucial role in the technological development of our society. In this lecture we’ll explore how elementary tunneling reactions at solid-liquid interfaces can be understood from the perspective of physicists, by bridging the language of both physics and chemistry. In particularly, we’ll focus on elementary electrochemical tunneling reactions and develop an understanding of how tools such as voltammetry can reveal important electronic structure information that can be harnessed and analyzed by the physical sciences in a manner analogous to solid-state spectroscopic tools. Important chemistry concepts such as Gersicher’s electrochemical model, as well as solid state physics concepts such as Coulomb and Franck Condon Blockade will be explained on the same footing. By bridging the concepts of both communities, the entire research community will be further positioned to tackle the complex electrochemical interface problems that lie at the heart of our emerging carbon free and evermore interconnected world.

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Cette conférence est présentée par le RQMP Versant Nord du Département de physique de l'Université de Montréal et de Génie physique de la Polytechnique.