Course content

This is an advanced course of analytical methods, with practical as well as theoretical aspects. Electrode reactions and surface chemistry connected to sensor technology is deal with. Different methods like conductometry, potentiometry and different voltammetric techniques will be discussed, including stripping voltammetric methods, and potentiometric stripping analysis. Trace level methods, and methods to investigate different chemical forms (speciation) will be discussed, including state of the art sampling techniques. In this course, methods of relevance for industry and environmental monitoring will be emphasized. Further, constructions of sensors based on nanotechnology are focused.

Learning outcome

Knowledge to current and state of the art methodes for industrial- and environmental monitoring. The course focus on practical as well as theoretical aspects, including electrode reactions, surface chemistry, and constructions of of sensors based on nanotechnology.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures (20 hours) and a research project which has to be submitted at the end of the semester as a scientific paper. The course is given concentrated in two weeks, two hours with lectures every day. Between the two teaching periods, each with duration of one week, it is self study with supervision (10 hours). Examination: Oral examination at the end of the semester. English teaching by request.

Compulsory assignments

• Laboratory work

Recommended previous knowledge

The course is based on KJ2050, KJ2051.

Course materials

Joseph Wang: Analytical Electrochemistry 3. ed. Wiley-VCH 2006, and selected papers and compendium.

Credit reductions