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A novel in situ technique measures adsorbate surface diffusion on electrode surfaces. Sulfur diffusion on platinum electrodes in sulfuric acid is significantly faster than in vacuum, showing potential and coverage dependence.

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Area of Science:

Electrochemistry
Surface Science
Physical Chemistry

Background:

Understanding adsorbate behavior on electrode surfaces is crucial for catalysis and electro-synthesis.
Existing methods for measuring surface diffusion in electrolyte solutions are limited.
In situ techniques are needed to study electrochemical interfaces under relevant conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and demonstrate a new in situ optical method for measuring surface diffusion rates of adsorbates on electrode surfaces.
To investigate the surface diffusion of adsorbed sulfur on Platinum (Pt)(111) electrodes in an electrolyte solution.

Main Methods:

Utilizing interfering laser pulses to create a periodic spatial modulation of adsorbate coverage.
Employing a second laser to monitor the diffusion-induced decay of this pattern via optical diffraction.
Performing proof-of-principle measurements on sulfur adsorbed on Pt(111) in 0.1 M sulfuric acid (H2SO4).

Main Results:

Successfully demonstrated the in situ measurement of surface diffusion rates.
Obtained potential- and coverage-dependent diffusion constants for sulfur on Pt(111) in 0.1 M H2SO4.
Observed significantly higher diffusion constants compared to sulfur on Pt(111) under vacuum conditions.

Conclusions:

The developed in situ method is effective for quantifying surface diffusion in electrochemical environments.
Surface diffusion of adsorbates in electrolyte solutions can be substantially different from that in vacuum.
The findings highlight the importance of electrolyte effects on surface dynamics at electrode-electrolyte interfaces.