Electrochemical Measurement Methods and Characterization on the Cell Level

A comprehensive approach is used in this chapter to explain the electrochemical system from two to three electrodes that require a reference electrode. Methods for cleaning glass electrochemical cells are described. Cyclic voltammetry used as an electrochemical basic characterization method is presented. Oxygen reduction is presented as an example of a reaction, and the main steps to assess the kinetics parameters are explained in detail. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy is presented as a complementary tool to characterize the electrodes’ materials and the reactions.