A fresh approach to voltammetric modelling.

Abstract

A modular semianalytic procedure, alternative to simulation, is described for predicting the transient current response to any applied potential signal under a wide variety of voltammetric conditions. Diverse geometries may be treated; the electrode reaction may have any degree of reversibility; homogeneous chemical reactions may be involved. Conceptually, the method consists of splitting the overall problem into three components, each of which is solved separately. Examples presented include cyclic voltammetry and (Osteryoung) square-wave voltammetry.