On-line inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroelectrochemistry: Real-time element-resolved electrochemistry

Electrochemical techniques are coupled with inductively coupled plasma (ICP) atomic emission spectrometry for in-line electrolyte analyses. In this way, direct measurement of the elemental dissolution rates in real-time or element-resolved electrochemistry can be carried out, complementary to con-ventional electrochemical measurements. This methodology can be used to obtain the element-specific reaction mecha-nisms under either spontaneous or polarized conditions up to par t-per-billion level resolution with applications in diverse domains of corrosion science and interfacial reactivity. This review aims to summarize recent research activities using ICP coupled with other analytical techniques to answer specific questions on the mechanism of degradation of materials in aqueous or organic environments including the dissolution of metal oxides, catalysis, reaction stoichiometry, electrochemical kinetics, and photoelectrochemical reactivity.

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This article summarizes recent research activities using electrochemical techniques coupled with inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry for in-line electrolyte analyses. This methodology allows for direct measurement of elemental dissolution rates in real-time and complementary element-resolved electrochemical studies. It provides insights into element-specific reaction mechanisms at the part-per-billion level resolution, with applications in various domains of corrosion science and interfacial reactivity.