• Title of article

    Ni nanoparticle modified graphite electrode for methanol electrocatalytic oxidation in alkaline media

  • Author/Authors

    Ferdowsi, Gh. S. Faculty of Chemistry - Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran , Seyedsadjadi, S.A. Faculty of Chemistry - Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran , Ghaffarinejad. A. Electroanalytical Chemistry Research Centre - Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran

  • Pages
    7
  • From page
    17
  • To page
    23
  • Abstract
    Ni nanoparticles with an electroless procedure were deposited on the graphite rod, and the performance of the proposed electrode was evaluated for electrocatalytic oxidation of methanol in alkaline media. The structure and morphology of the electrode surface were examined with X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray analysis and scanning electron microscopy techniques. Voltammetric and amperometric studies indicated that the onset potential of the methanol oxidation is low (0.42 V) and the electrode stability is good. In addition to these advantages, due to ease of preparation and low cost, it can be used as an anode in methanol fuel cells.
  • Keywords
    Electroless deposition , Methanol electrocatalytic oxidation , Graphite electrode , Nickel nanoparticles
  • Journal title
    Astroparticle Physics
  • Serial Year
    2015
  • Record number

    2443823