Title: Electrochemical nucleation and growth kinetics: insights from single particle scanning electrochemical cell microscopy studies
We present scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM) studies of Ag nucleation and growth on carbon and indium tin oxide (ITO) electrodes.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2119237
PAR ID:
10561347
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
Royal Society of Chemistry
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Faraday Discussions
ISSN:
1359-6640
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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