Abstract
Platinum (Pt) nanoparticles were electrochemically deposited on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) through a three-step process, including an electrochemical treatment of MWCNT, electro-oxidation of PtCl 42- to Pt(IV) complex, and an electro-conversion of Pt(0) on MWCNT. The effect of formation conditions for Pt(IV) complexes on the Pt nanoparticals transformed was investigated. The structure and elemental composition of the resulting Pt/MWCNT electrode were characterized by transmission electron micrograph (TEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The electrocatalytic properties of the resulting Pt/MWCNT electrode for methanol oxidation have been investigated. The high electrocatalytic activity and good stability of Pt/MWCNT electrode may be attributed to the high dispersion of platinum nanoparticles and the particular properties of the MWCNT supports.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 327-334 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Microchimica Acta |
| Volume | 158 |
| Issue number | 3-4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - May 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cyclic voltammetry
- Electrocatalysis
- MWCNTs
- Platinum nanoparticles
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