A grid-free approach for simulating sweep and cyclic voltammetry

Abstract

We present a computational approach to simulate linear sweep and cyclic voltammetry experiments that does not require a discretized grid in space to quantify diffusion. By using a Green’s function solution coupled to a standard implicit ordinary differential equation solver, we are able to simulate current and redox species concentrations using only a small grid in time. As a result, where benchmarking is possible, we find that the current method is faster than (and quantitatively identical to) established techniques. The present algorithm should help open the door for studying adsorption effects in inner sphere electrochemistry.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Apr 23, 2021
Source ID
10.1063/5.0044156

Entities

People

  • Alec J Coffman
  • Jianfeng Lu
  • Joseph E Subotnik

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • Duke University
  • National Science Foundation
  • University of Pennsylvania

Tags

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies

Technology Areas

  • Space