Journal article
Lessons Learned in Teaching Electrochemistry
Journal of the Electrochemical Society
05/21/2026
DOI: 10.1149/1945-7111/ae7191
Abstract
Students frequently encounter difficulties in learning the vast landscape of electrochemistry. Here are shared examples of methods to demystify electrochemistry based on the extensive experience of the authors. Topics include a perspective on the shape of a voltammogram viewed as Ohm’s Law, an extrapolation to electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), potential axes to identify spontaneous reactions, and select examples from organic and biological electrochemistry. Explained is the rationale behind certain Go To molecules used in electrochemical experiments such as ferrocene, ferricyanide, and other inorganic and organic electroactive molecules. Finally, more than sigmoidal curves are needed to confirm electrocatalysis. The domain of electrochemistry is charted across these disparate topics. The article is dedicated to Diane Smith, an outstanding educator, scholar, and mentor.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Lessons Learned in Teaching Electrochemistry
- Creators
- Alanah Fitch - Loyola University ChicagoIngrid Fritsch - University of Arkansas at FayettevilleCarol Korzeniewski - Texas Tech UniversityShelley D Minteer - Missouri University of Science and TechnologyJohna Leddy - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of the Electrochemical Society
- DOI
- 10.1149/1945-7111/ae7191
- ISSN
- 0013-4651
- eISSN
- 1945-7111
- Publisher
- IOP
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 05/21/2026
- Academic Unit
- Chemistry
- Record Identifier
- 9985166831402771
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