Surface electrochemistry of inorganic complexes

Abstract

Study of the surface electrochemistry of inorganic complexes provides a means to investigate the redox behaviour of femtomole quantities of metallic complexes adsorbed onto an electrode, commonly graphite These species undergo reactions induced by electron transfer to create products which remain on the electrode and can be studied directly. Reactions can also occur with solution species in contact with the electrode, also to generate products adhering to the electrode. Further, these surfaces can behave as electrocatalysts for the oxidation or reduction of target species. Aspects of these various reactions and processes are presented here.