Solid-state electrochemistry on the nanometer and atomic scales: the scanning probe microscopy approach.

ABSTRACT: Energy technologies of the 21(st) century require an understanding and precise control over ion transport and electrochemistry at all length scales - from single atoms to macroscopic devices. This short review provides a summary of recent studies dedicated to methods of advanced scanning probe microscopy for probing electrochemical transformations in solids at the meso-, nano- and atomic scales. The discussion presents the advantages and limitations of several techniques and a wealth of examples highlighting peculiarities of nanoscale electrochemistry.

SUBMITTER: Strelcov E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5125544 | biostudies-other | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other