Zen and electrochemical surface finishing of materials. (4th March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Walsh, Frank C.
• Is Part Of: Transactions of the Institute of Metal Finishing. Volume 99:Number 2(2021)
• Page Start: 55
• Page End: 60
• Publication Date: 2021-03-04
• Subjects: Electrochemistry -- electroplating -- enlightenment -- the Tao -- zen philosophy; Metals -- Finishing -- Periodicals; Metals -- Surfaces -- Periodicals; Metallurgy -- Periodicals; 671.705
• DOI: 10.1080/00202967.2021.1869472
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-2967

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Zen philosophy is loosely applied to electrochemical cells used in surface finishing. The importance of considering the overall cell in a balanced, holistic fashion, rather than one reaction at a single electrode, is stressed. The electrochemical cell has six essential components, namely, a cathode, an anode, the electrolyte, the external electrical circuit, a cathodic reactant and an anodic reactant. The importance of electrochemistry in clean processing, chemical synthesis, environmental remediation and pollution sensing is considered. It remains important to adopt a broad perspective to electrodeposition processes and integrate technological progress and sustainability in the light of recent environmental restrictions and regulations.