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Electrochemistry Fundamentals
In this section a general introduction to electrochemical measurements is covered. The material provides a general overview of electrolysis along with descriptions of the various forms of mass transport that may control an electrochemical reaction. Later sections introduce the ideas behind voltammetry and illustrate by animation how the concentrationof reagents changes during electrolysis. In the final sections detailed studies on topics such as fuels cells are outlined.

Introduction
Electrode Kinetics
Mass Transport
Potential Step Voltammetry
Linear Sweep & Cyclic Voltammetry The Principles
Cyclic Voltammetry The Investigation of Electrolysis Mechanisms
AC Cyclic Voltammetry
Hydrodynamic Voltammetry
Spectroelectrochemistry
The Electrical Double Layer
Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy
Solar cells - Dye Sensitised Devices
Fuel cells
Microreactors

Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
In this section we introduce the essential information required to analyse the response of an electrical circuit to the imposition of a steady or sinusoidally varying voltage. In the early parts we review the basic electrical components (resistors, capacitors and inductors) and define what is meant by current, voltage, capacitance, inductance and resistance. In the later sections we illustrate a method for breaking down complex circuits and predicting the impedance response.

Introduction to Electrical Circuits
Circuit Components

Electrical Circuit Response to a Fixed Voltage
Resistors in Series
Resistors in Parallel
Series - Parallel Circuits

Electrical Circuit Response to an applied Sinusoidal Voltage
Impedance Analysis - Basics
Single: Capacitor, Resistor or Inductor Circuits
Resistor and Capacitors in Series
Resistor and Capacitors in Parallel