Preface of the Series Editor
Electrochemists have always dreamed of seeing what happens on the electrode
surface. This dream became true in the second half of the twentieth century: ex
situ and in situ spectroscopic techniques and surface probe techniques (AFM, STM,
Kelvin probe) have been developed. Among the spectroscopies, infrared techniques
play a special role as they allow to see what chemical species are on the electrode
surface and how they are oriented. Izabella Brand is very experienced in developing
and applying polarization modulation infrared reflection-absorption spectroscopy in
electrochemistry. This monograph reflects both her deep theoretical understanding
and her excellent experimental skills. I am sure that it will stay a most important
reference book for everybody who will apply this technique in his own research.
Greifswald, Germany
Fritz Scholz
November 2019
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Electrochemists have always dreamed of seeing what happens on the electrode
surface. This dream became true in the second half of the twentieth century: ex
situ and in situ spectroscopic techniques and surface probe techniques (AFM, STM,
Kelvin probe) have been developed. Among the spectroscopies, infrared techniques
play a special role as they allow to see what chemical species are on the electrode
surface and how they are oriented. Izabella Brand is very experienced in developing
and applying polarization modulation infrared reflection-absorption spectroscopy in
electrochemistry. This monograph reflects both her deep theoretical understanding
and her excellent experimental skills. I am sure that it will stay a most important
reference book for everybody who will apply this technique in his own research.
Greifswald, Germany
Fritz Scholz
November 2019
v