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The development of spectroelectrochemical techniques has been a major field of research for electrochemists since the late 1960s.(1) As can be seen from the other chapters in this book, there are now many such techniques being routinely applied in electrochemical laboratories around the world, while further developments are appearing all the time. One of the most significant successes of spectroelectrochemistry has been the elucidation of structure at the electrode/electrolyte solution interface. In particular, it is possible to investigate the electronic structure of the electrode surface, and of species near it, using UV-visible light as a probe, while vibrational spectroscopy can be used to study the molecular structure and local environment. Unfortunately, these optical techniques do not provide any direct information about either long-or short-range order parameters. Such information would clearly be very valuable both from a fundamental point of view as well as from a technological one. For example, it would be very interesting in metal deposition studies to be able to monitor the evolution of structure as nuclei are formed and as they subsequently grow into thick deposits. Similarly, the battery scientist would welcome the opportunity to follow structural changes occurring during the charge and discharge cycles of a battery system. While the electrochemist’s need for a technique, or techniques, capable of providing this type of information is readily apparent, it is not immediately clear what is the best approach to follow when attempting to develop one.
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Robinson, J. (1988). X-Ray Techniques. In: Gale, R.J. (eds) Spectroelectrochemistry. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0985-7_2
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