An improved model of potential and current distribution within a flow-through porous electrode

被引:87
作者
Doherty, T
Sunderland, JG
Roberts, EPL
Pickett, DJ
机构
[1] UNIV NOTTINGHAM,DEPT CHEM ENGN,NOTTINGHAM NG7 2RD,ENGLAND
[2] UNIV MANCHESTER,INST SCI & TECHNOL,DEPT CHEM ENGN,MANCHESTER M60 1QD,LANCS,ENGLAND
[3] EA TECHNOL,CHESTER CH1 6ES,CHESHIRE,ENGLAND
关键词
porous electrode; potential distribution;
D O I
10.1016/0013-4686(96)81774-9
中图分类号
O646 [电化学、电解、磁化学];
学科分类号
081704 ;
摘要
A numerical model of flow-through porous electrodes is presented. This model simulates the distribution of potential and current density within a porous electrode. The model includes consideration of the electron transfer control regime of the electrode reaction, mass transport limitations and the finite conductivity of the electrode material. The results show an optimum in the total current per unit of projected area.
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页码:519 / 526
页数:8
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