The traditional theory of electroosmosis interfaces
holds that the potential drop at the soil–electrode interface is entirely due
to ohmic resistance. However, numerous studies have suggested that this
potential drop comprises multiple components. Research on electrolysis has
shown that the potential drop at the electrolyte-electrode interface consists
of the equilibrium potential and various overpotentials, including ohmic,
concentration, and activation overpotentials. Given the electrochemical similarities
between electroosmosis and electrolysis interfaces, the potential drop at the
electroosmosis interface is likely to involve similar components. To
investigate this, the present study introduced linear sweep voltammetry (LSV)
to analyze the composition of the potential drop at the electroosmosis
interface. Experimental results revealed the presence of an equilibrium
potential at the interface of plate-type electrokinetic geosynthetic (EKG)
electrodes, accounting for approximately 18% of the total potential drop. The
polarization curve associated with the overpotential displayed a distinct
linearity, showing that the overpotential at the electroosmosis interface was
significantly greater than that observed in the electrolysis control group.
This suggests the presence of additional types of overpotentials beyond the
ohmic component, particularly concentration and activation overpotentials.
Theoretical and experimental analyses confirmed that the prominent
concentration overpotential is the primary contributor to the elevated
overpotential in electroosmosis systems. Further analysis of the polarization
resistance, derived from the polarization curve, reinforced the critical role
of concentration overpotential. These findings provide a deeper understanding
of the potential drop composition at the soil-electrode interface and offer
both theoretical and experimental foundations for incorporating electrochemical
considerations into electroosmosis system design. This research presents a new
perspective for optimizing interfacial electrochemical performance to enhance
electroosmotic efficiency.
XU Chaoyang1, ZHOU Jian1, JIANG Yicheng1, TAO Yanli1, 2, LIU Xiang3
. Experimental
Analysis of Potential Drop at Soil Electrode Interface of Electroosmosis Based
on Linear Sweep Voltammetry[J]. Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University, 0
: 1
.
DOI: 10.16183/j.cnki.jsjtu.2025.151