On the Use of the Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy in Corrosion Research

Abstract

This paper deals with the basic theory and the usability of Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy (SECM) in corrosion research. The SECM is thein situmethod of surface characterization which is based on the scanning of the tested surface using ultramicroelectrode and simultaneous electrochemical testing of the surface. This technique provides an electrochemical imaging of the surface. Key applications of SECM have been demonstrated based on the newest literature data covering the past two years of the active research in the field of corrosion in a nanoscale.

Electrochemical Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Biomedical Application

“…Mapping of the electrochemical activity can be achieved by measurements of the current caused by an electrochemical reaction, using a technique called scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) [117]. The latter technique can also be used for localized electrochemical deposition, as was demonstrated for iron microstructures [118]. The technique of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) uses the detection of secondary electrons generated in the sample by an electron beam of high intensity.…”