University Chemistry ›› 2025, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (11): 281-288.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202412047

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Size Determines Performance: A Novel Experimental Design for Voltammetric Teaching at Microelectrode and Glassy Carbon Electrode

Limin Zhang, Mengmeng Liu, Yang Tian   

  1. School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
  • Received:2024-12-04 Accepted:2025-03-17 Published:2025-11-21
  • Contact: Limin Zhang, Yang Tian E-mail:lmzhang@chem.ecnu.edu.cn;ytian@chem.ecnu.edu.cn

Abstract: Despite the rapid advancement of microelectrode technology and its incorporation into theoretical chemistry textbooks, there remains a significant gap in experimental teaching materials. To bridge this gap and foster a more effective integration between experimental pedagogy and cutting-edge electrochemical research, we have developed an innovative microelectrode teaching experiment. This experiment begins with a straightforward carbon fiber microelectrode fabrication process and employs a comparative learning approach to integrate multidimensional knowledge ranging from electrode processes to performance analysis. Furthermore, we have introduced a trial-and-error teaching methodology to enhance students’ independent exploratory skills, thereby contributing to the cultivation of exceptional talents.

Key words: Experimental teaching, Research-teaching integration, Microelectrode, Electrochemical cell system, Trial-and-error teaching