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Caitlyn Cannan

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Microenvironments Co-Author(s): Kira Thurman, Nadia Barnard, Sophia Hodgdon, Paul Kempler, Shannon Boettcher Copper is a valuable metal that has myriad applications in electrochemical devices, particularly in the generation of clean and renewable energy. Understanding the corrosion and deposition of copper in an electrochemical cell can facilitate the development of longer lasting and less wasteful devices, which can benefit the future. By utilizing underpotential deposition (UPD), the rates of Cu corrosion and deposition on an Au(111) electrode surface can be investigated. Varying microenvironments can enhance the knowledge about the efficiency and durability of these energy systems. Current data 96 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON • 2023 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM indicates Cu strips off in a consistent manner. Inferring that slowing the rate of the initial process can decelerate the entire process to create a more efficient system. Microenvironments, including the temperature and solvent, play a crucial role in the overall efficiency of electrochemical devices and can influence the lifespan and amount of waste produced.

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University of Oregon / 2023

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Caitlyn Cannan