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“Electrochemistry is not a spectroscopy” — a phrase I’ve often repeated when I was trying to explain experimental results. The core challenge in electrochemistry lies in the fact that we typically measure only one variable: the current. But current is just the net flow of charges in response to a perturbation, as the system tries to reach equilibrium or steady state. What makes this field complex — and challenging — is that multiple processes occur simultaneously:
  • at the electrode surface,
  • in the bulk solution,
  • couple chemical reactions,
  • mass transfer,
  • capacitive behaviours.

Deconvoluting these overlapping phenomena using current alone is far from trivial.

This blog was created to tackle that complexity. My goal is to provide a solid foundation for understanding electrochemical systems, supported by interactive apps that make these concepts more intuitive, visual, and accessible

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In the market, there are hundred of licensed programs, or programming codes ready to the be executed. The first requires a lot of money from your pocket, while the latter is mainly for people who are interested in programming. I know that these scenarios are not the reality for many students and researchers, this why I made this these app as accessible as possible, you just need to use your web browser on your desktop computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone. Nonetheless, I must pay the serves to keep the programs running, any donation through ko-fi will support massively my work.

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