Particle-impact nanoelectrochemistry: a Fickian model for nanoparticle transport

Abstract

The transport of nanoparticles to a substrate electrode for collision can be quantitatively described by a Fickian (i.e. diffusional) model both where the nanoparticles are oxidatively electrolysed at the electrode and where electrolysis of solution-phase species occurs on the surface of the impacting nanoparticles.