Model to Demonstrate Effects of Mass Transfer and Applied Current in an Electrolytic Cell

Authors

George AnkrahFollow

Keywords

current, diffusion, potential, ion transport, concentration

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between applied current and resulting cell potential in an electrolytic system, considering the transport of electroactive species. By applying Michael Faraday's laws of electrolysis and the Nernst-Planck equation, the behavior of electroactive species in diffusion-controlled systems with and without stirring is modeled. The plots demonstrate how stirring enhances ion transport and establishes a stable Nernst diffusion layer, affecting the kinetics of electrochemical reactions. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for optimizing electrolysis processes.

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Recommended Citation

Ankrah, George (2024) "Model to Demonstrate Effects of Mass Transfer and Applied Current in an Electrolytic Cell," Reviews, Analyses, and Instructional Studies in Electrochemistry (RAISE): Vol. 1, Article 3.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/raise/vol1/iss1/3