MRS Bulletin

Scanning probes for new energy materials: Probing local structure and function

Table of Contents - July 2012 - Volume  37   

Scanning probes for new energy materials: Probing local structure and function

In situ scanning electrochemical probe microscopy for energy applications

Stanley C.S. Laia1, Julie V. Macphersona2 and Patrick R. Unwina3

a1 University of Warwick, UK; S.C.S.Lai@warwick.ac.uk

a2 University of Warwick, UK; J.Macpherson@warwick.ac.uk

a3 University of Warwick, UK; P.R.Unwin@warwick.ac.uk

Abstract

High resolution electrochemical imaging methods provide opportunities to study localized phenomena on electrode surfaces. Here, we review recent advances in scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) to study materials involved in (electrocatalytic) energy-related applications. In particular, we discuss SECM as a powerful screening technique and also advances in novel techniques based on micro- and nanopipets, such as the scanning micropipet contact method and scanning electrochemical cell microscopy and their use in energy-related research.

Key Words:

  • Scanning probe microscopy (SPM);
  • energy generation;
  • surface chemistry;
  • catalytic
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