Electrochimica Acta publishes original papers and critical reviews in the field of pure and applied electrochemistry by both members and nonmembers of the society. The areas covered include: fundamental interfacial electrochemistry, electrode and electrolyte materials, analytical electrochemistry, molecular electrochemistry, electrochemical energy conversion, corrosion, electrodeposition and surface treatment, industrial electrochemistry and electrochemical engineering, organic and bioelectrochemistry, electrochemical kinetics and electro-analysis, electrochemical physics and electrochemical dynamics. Short communications of extreme topical interest are published when possible in camera-ready form, to ensure the rapid dissemination of knowledge. International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE) founded in 1949 by leading European and American Electrochemists to serve the growing needs of electrochemistry as a scientific discipline. Electrochimica Acta is the official journal of the ISE. Visit their homepage at http://www.access.ch/ise