
How to determine electrochemical reversibility from cyclic voltammetry?2026
How to determine electrochemical reversibility from cyclic voltammetry? Description: This article delineates the methodology for evaluating the reversibility of electrochemical reactions using Cyclic Voltammetry (CV). The core criteria for assessment are the peak potential separation (ΔEp) between the anodic and cathodic peaks, and the peak current ratio (ipa/ipc). By incorporating the effects of scan rates, a comprehensive evaluation is conducted to distinguish between reversible, quasi-reversible, and irreversible redox processes. I. Definition of electrochemical reversibility? Electrochemical reversibility specifically refers to the ability of an electrode reaction to rapidly achieve thermodynamic equilibrium during the transition between oxidized and reduced states, characterized by the absence of significant kinetic barriers. Its core feature is





