Templated Pt-Sn electrocatalysts for ethanol, methanol and CO oxidation in alkaline media

Elise E. Switzer, Tim S. Olson, Abhaya K. Datye, Plamen Atanassov, Michael R. Hibbs, Christopher J. Cornelius

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Abstract

In this work, we have investigated an aerosol-derived templated electrocatalyst for electro-oxidation of small organic molecules in alkaline media. Templated Pt-Sn electrocatalysts are compared to templated Pt catalysts both synthesized in an aerosol synthesis technique. In this synthesis approach, mono-disperse silica nanoparticles are used to template the metallic precursors. Structural and compositional analysis of the nanostructured materials are performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and BET surface area measurements. The aerosol-derived templated electrocatalysts are examined in conjunction with an anion exchange ionomer for ethanol, methanol and CO oxidation in alkaline media. The electrochemical studies include cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry and voltammetric adsorption of adsorbed CO.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)989-995
Number of pages7
JournalElectrochimica Acta
Volume54
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2009

Keywords

  • Alkaline media
  • Anion exchange Ionomer
  • Ethanol
  • Pt
  • Sn

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemical Engineering
  • Electrochemistry

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