Mechanistic pseudo-two-dimensional modeling of redox-mediated electrochemical reduction of metronidazole at cobalt oxide nanostructured electrodes

Key Points

• To develop a model that simulates the electrochemical reduction of metronidazole using cobalt oxide electrodes.
• Developed a COMSOL-based electrochemical model.
• Incorporated Butler–Volmer kinetics for reaction dynamics.
• Analyzed diffusion processes affecting the electrochemical response.
• Simulated cyclic voltammetry experiments to validate the model.
• The model successfully simulated the cyclic voltammetry data.
• Displayed a clear relationship between transport and kinetic parameters.
• Highlighted the influence of redox reactions on electrochemical performance.

Abstract