Expressions for the limiting current to a rotating disk electrode modified by a conductive polymeric film are obtained for different localization of a redox process that involves redox species in the bulk of the adjacent solution. For an electrode reaction on the modifying film surface, it is shown that the dependence of the limiting current on the bulk concentration of reacting species is described by a curve with saturation. Such a limitation does not arise for a reaction on the electrode substrate. This can serve as a criterion in location of the reaction zone. In addition, other possible prospects of the use of a rotating disk in studying the charge transfer in electroactive polymeric films are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)91-97
Number of pages7
JournalRussian Journal of Electrochemistry
Volume44
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2008

    Scopus subject areas

  • Electrochemistry

    Research areas

  • Counter ions, Electroactive polymers, Modified electrode, P- and n-doping, Rotating disk electrode

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