Sponsoring Divisions:
Division 7, Physical Electrochemistry

Surface electrochemistry is one of the most active and developing areas of physical chemistry. Recent advances in surface electrochemistry have been accelerated by the application of cutting-edge experimental techniques that provide new insight into the nature of electrochemical reactions. Complementary approaches are needed to shed light on the relation between the molecular structure and composition of the solid-liquid interfacial region and its electrochemical reactivity. This level of fundamental knowledge is required to identify and fabricate highly active and selective electrode materials that can be employed to solve practical problems. This symposium addresses several important issues that are essential to contemporary physical electrochemistry and are among those pursued by the late Professor Brian E. Conway during his 60 year career in the field.

Topics will include
- Ionic and molecular adsorption at well-defined electrode materials
- Electrodeposition of metals
- Reaction mechanisms and kinetics in relation to the electrode structure and composition
- Molecular-level aspects of hydrogen electrochemistry
- Electro-oxidation of noble metals
- Ionic hydration at the electrode surface in relation to the double-layer structure and capacitance
- Pseudo-capacitive materials, including those involving molecular adsorption, metal oxides, and carbon
- Organic electrochemistry.
Prof. Conway was among the pioneers who explored these subjects and made many landmark contributions. This symposium is of interest to academic, governmental and industrial researchers working in the areas of physical electrochemistry, electrodeposition, electrochemical hydrogen generation and storage, electrocatalysis, corrosion science, electrochemical supercapacitors, and fuel-cell related electrode reactions.

Symposium organizers
Gregory Jerkiewicz
Queen's University, Canada, gregoryj@chem.queensu.ca
Viola Birss
University of Calgary, Canada, birss@ucalgary.ca
David Harrington
University of Victoria, Canada, dharr@uvic.ca
Barry MacDougall
National Research Council, Canada, Barry.MacDougall@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca