EXAFS Studies of Electrochemical Systems

In order to simplify the discussion, the EXAFS studies on electrochemical systems reported to date will be divided into the categories listed below  

Further distinction will be made as to whether a given study was 

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A number of cell designs have been employed in EXAFS studies of electrochemical systems. Of these, two general types can be identified depending on whether a transmission or a fluorescence mode of detection is employed. In a transmission mode, cells should be designed so as to minimize absorption losses due to the window material, elecrolyte, and the electrode itself. As a result, the windows are typically made of thin films (25/an) of low absorbing materials such as polyethylene and polyimide (Kapton). The electrolyte layer thickness is typically small, and electrodes are generally metal films evaporated on a thin polymer film or small particles dispersed in a low Z matrix. Carbon can be employed in a variety of forms and shapes because of its low absorption. 

The discussion of EXAFS studies of electrochemical systems will be divided into ... 

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