Issue 9, 2024

Practical guidelines for the use of scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM)

Abstract

Scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM) has emerged as a transformative technology for electrochemical materials characterisation and the study of single entities, garnering global adoption by numerous research groups. While details on the instrumentation and operational principles of SECCM are readily available, the growing need for practical guidelines, troubleshooting strategies, and a systematic overview of applications and trends has become increasingly evident. This tutorial review addresses this gap by offering a comprehensive guide to the practical application of SECCM. The review begins with a discussion of recent developments and trends in the application of SECCM, before providing systematic approaches to (and the associated troubleshooting associated with) instrumental set up, probe fabrication, substrate preparation and the deployment of environmental (e.g., atmosphere and humidity) control. Serving as an invaluable resource, this tutorial review aims to equip researchers and practitioners entering the field with a comprehensive guide to essential considerations for conducting successful SECCM experiments.

Graphical abstract: Practical guidelines for the use of scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM)

Article information

Article type
Tutorial Review
Submitted
23 janv. 2024
Accepted
08 avr. 2024
First published
12 avr. 2024

Analyst, 2024,149, 2542-2555

Practical guidelines for the use of scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM)

G. Jayamaha, M. Maleki, C. L. Bentley and M. Kang, Analyst, 2024, 149, 2542 DOI: 10.1039/D4AN00117F

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