Electrochemical Engineering (CH 366)
Programme:
B.Tech (CH)
Semester:
Eighth
Category:
Programme Specific Electives (PSE)
Credits (L-T-P):
03 (3-0-0)
Content:
Introduction. Galvanic and electrolytic cell. Thermodynamics, electrochemical potential and Nernst equation. Double layer - structure of electrified interface, ionic cloud theory and adsorption. Electrodics - Butler Volmer equation and transport phenomena. Applications- corrosion, fuel cells and biosensors. Impedance spectroscopy. Reaction mechanism and equivalent circuits.
References:
Bockris J.O.M. and Reddy A.K.N, Modern Electrochemistry, Vol.1,Vol2A and Vol 2B, Springer.
Bard A.J. and Faulkner L.R, Electrochemical Methods Fundamentals and Applications, John Wiley & Sons, 2001.
Newman. J and Thomas-Alyea K.E., Electrochemical Systems, John Wiley & Sons, 2004.
Department:
Chemical Engineering