Understanding the Dynamic Potential Distribution at the Electrode Interface by Stochastic Collision Electrochemistry

The potential distribution at the electrode interface is a core factor in electrochemistry, and it is usually treated by the classic Gouy–Chapman–Stern (G–C–S) model. Yet the G–C–S model is not applicable to nanosized particles collision electrochemistry as it describes steady-state electrode potent...

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Published in:Journal of the American Chemical Society 2021-08, Vol.143 (32), p.12428-12432
Main Authors: Lu, Si-Min, Chen, Jian-Fu, Peng, Yue-Yi, Ma, Wei, Ma, Hui, Wang, Hai-Feng, Hu, Peijun, Long, Yi-Tao
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Language:English
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Summary:The potential distribution at the electrode interface is a core factor in electrochemistry, and it is usually treated by the classic Gouy–Chapman–Stern (G–C–S) model. Yet the G–C–S model is not applicable to nanosized particles collision electrochemistry as it describes steady-state electrode potential distribution. Additionally, the effect of single nanoparticles (NPs) on potential should not be neglected because the size of a NP is comparable to that of an electrode. Herein, a theoretical model termed as Metal-Solution-Metal Nanoparticle (M-S-MNP) is proposed to reveal the dynamic electrode potential distribution at the single-nanoparticle level. An explicit equation is provided to describe the size/distance-dependent potential distribution in single NPs stochastic collision electrochemistry, showing the potential distribution is influenced by the NPs. Agreement between experiments and simulations indicates the potential roles of the M-S-MNP model in understanding the charge transfer process at the nanoscale.
ISSN:0002-7863
1520-5126
DOI:10.1021/jacs.1c02588