Efficient Electro-oxidation of Formic Acid at Pd-MnOx Binary Nanocatalyst: Optimization of Deposition Strategy
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2017
Abstract
Formic acid (FA) electro-oxidation (FAO) was investigated at a binary catalyst composed of Pd (nano-Pd) and manganese oxide (nano-MnOx) nanostructures assembled onto a glassy carbon (GC) electrode. The deposition strategy of the catalyst components is properly adjusted in such a way that could eventually improve its electrocatalytic activity and stability toward FAO. The highest catalytic activity and stability are obtained at the Pd- MnOx/GC electrode (for which nano-Pd and nano-MnOx were simultaneously deposited onto the GC electrode). Such enhancement is thought to originate from facilitating the direct oxidation of FA and/or minimizing the adsorption of poisoning species at the electrode surface. Herein, several techniques including cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction are used to track the catalyst activity and to reveal its surface morphology and composition.
Recommended Citation
Al-Akraa, Islam M. Dr., "Efficient Electro-oxidation of Formic Acid at Pd-MnOx Binary Nanocatalyst: Optimization of Deposition Strategy" (2017). Chemical Engineering. 51.
https://buescholar.bue.edu.eg/chem_eng/51