Redoxkemian

Redoxkemian is an interdisciplinary concept that studies redox transformations within complex chemical networks, integrating electron transfer with structure, dynamics, and function.

Key ideas include redox couples, oxidation state, redox potential, electron transfer kinetics, and the coupling of redox processes to chemical equilibria. The field emphasizes the interplay between thermodynamics and kinetics in determining reaction pathways.

Common methods include electrochemical techniques such as cyclic voltammetry, differential pulse voltammetry, and chronoamperometry; spectroscopic approaches like UV-Vis, EPR, and in situ infrared; and computational modeling using Marcus theory and related rate theories.

Subareas cover energy storage redoxkemian (batteries, supercapacitors), catalysis (redox-active catalysts), environmental redoxkemian (pollutant transformation), and bio-redoxchem (oxidative stress and metabolism). Applications include sensor design, battery materials, corrosion studies, and remediation strategies.

History and status: The term redoxkemian has appeared in contemporary theoretical discussions and some experimental reports as a framework for integrating diverse redox phenomena. As a field, it remains multidisciplinary and evolving, with no single standardized methodology.

See also: redox chemistry, electrochemistry, energy storage materials.