Abstract
Scanning electrochemical potential microscopy (SECPM) and electrochemical scanning tunnelling microscopy (EC-STM) allow for imaging the solid-liquid interface under in situ electrochemical conditions. In this chapter we take a look at two important aspects of SECPM and EC-STM studies: First, investigations on model electrode systems relevant for electrocatalysis are presented. Second, studies on the behavior of biomolecules immobilized on electrodes are shown. In both cases the use of EC-STM or SECPM allows for insights into the electrochemistry at a molecular level which cannot be achieved by other, rather integrating, methods.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Surface Science Tools for Nanomaterials Characterization |
Publisher | Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
Pages | 1-67 |
Number of pages | 67 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783662445518 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783662445501 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |
Keywords
- Electrocatalysis
- Electrochemical Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
- Scanning Electrochemical Potential Microscopy
- Scanning Probe Microscopy