Some mathematical formulations of electrochemical polymerization kinetics.

Some theoretical aspects of electrochemical polymerization kinetics are discussed in this paper. Mathematical relationships between electrolysis current and the initial rate of polymerization are derived. Also, emphasis is placed on the derivation of mathematical relationships between electrolysis current and the kinetic chain length of polymers. From the Tafel relationship of current and electrode potential, various limiting mechanistic steps in the kinetics of electrochemical initiation by direct electron transfer between monomer and electrode are also illustrated.