This course aims to provide fundamental knowledge of electrochemistry for chemical engineering, including theoretical and practical aspects. Students will learn how to apply electrochemical techniques in various fields such as batteries, fuel cells, sensors, electrocatalysis, and bioelectrochemistry. By the end of the course, students will be familiar with experimental methods in electrochemistry for chemical engineering and able to connect theoretical concepts to real-world applications.

No prerequisite is required.

- 출석 (10%), 중간고사 (30%), 보고서 (30%), 기말고사(30%)
- Attendance 10%; Mid-term exam 30%; Report 30%; Final exam 30%

• Primary Text: Electrochemical Methods: Fundamentals and Applications by Bard & Faulkner
• Additional Resources: Research papers and current trends in electrochemistry (will be provided)

Week 1: Introduction to Electrochemistry and Its History
• Definition and importance of electrochemistry
• Historical development and real-world applications
• Introduction to the Nernst equation
Week 2: Basic Electrochemical Theory I
• Basic concepts of redox reactions
• Mechanisms of electrode reactions
• Relationship between potential, current, and charge
• In-depth study of the Nernst equation
Week 3: Basic Electrochemical Theory II
• Faraday's laws of electrolysis
• Electrode potential and free energy
• Conversion between chemical and electrical energy
Week 4: Electric Double Layer and Electrode Reactions
• Concept of the electric double layer
• Kinetics of electrode surface reactions
• The Butler-Volmer equation
Week 5: Electrochemical Techniques I
• Cyclic voltammetry (CV)
• Simulation session: Cyclic Voltammetry simulation and data interpretation
• Analysis of oxidation and reduction peaks in CV
Week 6: Electrochemical Techniques II
• Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)
• Use of potentiostats and galvanostats
• EIS data analysis
Week 7: Midterm Exam Review
• Review of key concepts covered in weeks 1-6
• Recap of lab sessions and problem-solving
Week 8: Midterm Exam
• Midterm exam covering theory and practicals from weeks 1-6
Week 9: Microelectrode Array System for Electrochemistry
• Electrochemical reactions on microelectrode arrays
• Advanced electrochemical analysis systems
Week 10: Bioelectrochemistry
• Electrochemistry of biosensors
• Electrochemical properties of biomolecules
• Examples of bioelectrochemical systems
Week 11: Electrochemical Systems for Energy Applications
• Electrochemistry of batteries and fuel cells
• Working principles of lithium-based batteries
• Electrochemical principles of fuel cells
Week 12: Electrocatalysis and Renewable Energy
• Electrocatalytic reaction mechanisms
• Hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions
• Electrochemical energy storage and conversion
Week 13: CO2 Conversion Reactions
• Electrochemical reactions in CO2 conversion
• Role of catalysts and electrode materials
Week 14: Data Analysis in Electrochemistry
• Statistical methods for electrochemical data analysis
• Tafel analysis and Nyquist plot interpretation
• Practical tools for data analysis
Week 15: Final Exam
• Final exam covering theory from weeks 9-14

- Slides presentation / Board work (Lecture notes will be provided.)