Mathematical modeling of interdigitated electrode arrays in finite electrochemical cells
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Author list: Guajardo C., Ngamchana S., Surareungchai W.
Publisher: Elsevier
Publication year: 2013
Journal: Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry (1572-6657)
Volume number: 705
Start page: 19
End page: 29
Number of pages: 11
ISSN: 1572-6657
Languages: English-Great Britain (EN-GB)
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Abstract
Accurate theoretical results for interdigitated array of electrodes (IDAE) in semi-infinite cells can be found in the literature. However, these results are not always applicable when using finite cells. In this study, theoretical expressions for IDAE in a finite geometry cell are presented. At known current density, transient and steady state concentration profiles were obtained as well as the response time to a current step. Concerning the diffusion limited current, a lower bound was derived from the concentration profile and an upper bound was obtained from the limiting current of the semi-infinite case. The lower bound, which is valid when Kirchhoff's current law applies to the unit cell, can be useful to ensure a minimum current level during the design of the electrochemical cell. Finally, a criterion was developed defining when the behaviors of finite and semi-infinite cells are comparable. This allows to obtain higher current levels in finite cells, approaching that of the semi-infinite case. Examples with simulations were performed in order to illustrate and validate the theoretical results. ฉ 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Keywords
Concentration profile, Finite geometry electrochemical cell, Interdigitated array of electrodes, Limiting current
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