A Practical Beginner’s Guide to Cyclic Voltammetry

2017/11/03 by Noémie Elgrishi, Kelley Rountree, Kelley J. Rountree +4 · 4,096 citations
Chemistry · Energy · Engineering · Psychology · #Analytical Chemistry (journal) #Chemistry #Chromatography #Computer science #Coursework #Cyclic voltammetry #Data science #Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion #Electrochemical Analysis and Applications #Electrochemical sensors and biosensors #Mathematics education #Popularity #Psychology #Voltammetry

paper · pdf · doi:10.1021/acs.jchemed.7b00361

published in Journal of Chemical Education 95(2), 197-206 (American Chemical Society)

openalex publication_date 2017/11/03 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/05

Abstract

High Resolution Image Download MS PowerPoint Slide Despite the growing popularity of cyclic voltammetry, many students do not receive formalized training in this technique as part of their coursework. Confronted with self-instruction, students can be left wondering where to start. Here, a short introduction to cyclic voltammetry is provided to help the reader with data acquisition and interpretation. Tips and common pitfalls are provided, and the reader is encouraged to apply what is learned in short, simple training modules provided in the Supporting Information . Armed with the basics, the motivated aspiring electrochemist will find existing resources more accessible and will progress much faster in the understanding of cyclic voltammetry.

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