Electrochemistry, Electrochemical Engineering and Electrochemical Technology:
30 June - 4 July 2008

Electrochemistry, Electrochemical Engineering and Electrochemical Technology is a one week, residential course designed to introduce the practical steps essential to implement electrochemical technology on a commercial scale. It is intended to compliment the course Instrumental Methods in Electrochemistry, run almost annually in Southampton since 1969.  Indeed, we hope that those who found Instrumental Methods in Electrochemistry useful will return to Southampton to attend the new course.

In the Southampton tradition, Electrochemistry, Electrochemical Engineering and Electrochemical Technology will consist of both lectures (with full written supporting material) and hands-on practical sessions. The early lectures will cover core material such as:

•  applications of electrochemistry
•  fundamental electrochemistry
•  voltammetry
•  steps to move from the laboratory to commercial exploitation
•  current and potential distribution
•  electrode materials and membranes
•  cell design

The final three lecture sessions will address specific topics in electrochemical technology, especially examples of applications. In 2008 these topics will be:

•  fuel cells
•  electrodeposition of nanostructures/nanotechnology
•  water treatment

All participants will do an introductory voltammetry experiment in the first practical session and then select two further experiments out of 6-8 designed to illustrate the core material and the selected specific topics. The Summerschool will also provide formal and informal opportunities for discussion of topics related to the interests of the participants.

Electrochemistry, Electrochemical Engineering and Electrochemical Engineering is organised jointly by the School of Chemistry and the School of Engineering Sciences.