Catalytic current

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001720",
  "term": "Catalytic current",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An enhanced faradaic current observed in electroanalytical techniques, resulting from a chemical reaction that regenerates the electroactive species at the electrode surface. This regeneration allows the species to undergo further electrochemical reactions, leading to a significantly larger current than would be observed without the catalytic step. It is often exploited for sensitive detection of analytes.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "additive",
    "applied potential",
    "faradaic current",
    "interface",
    "oxidation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1985, 57, 1491. 'Recommended terms, symbols, and definitions for electroanalytical chemistry (Recommendations 1985)' on page 1494 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198557101491)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/catalytic-current/"
}