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Electrodeposited Pt on three-dimensional interconnected graphene as a free-standing electrode for fuel cell application

  • Thandavarayan Maiyalagan
  • , Xiaochen Dong
  • , Peng Chen
  • , Xin Wang

Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

Abstract

A three-dimensional interconnected graphene monolith was used as an electrode support for pulsed electrochemical deposition of platinum (Pt) nanoparticles. Pt nanoparticles with well-defined morphology and small size can be obtained by controlling electrodeposition potential and time. Electrochemical characterization was carried out to examine the electrocatalytic activity of this monolithic electrode towards methanol oxidation in acidic media. The results show that the carbon material surface and structure have a strong influence on the Pt particle size and morphology. Compared with the three-dimensional scaffold of carbon fibers, the three-dimensional graphene when used as a free-standing electrode support resulted in much improved catalytic activity for methanol oxidation in fuel cells due to its three-dimensionally interconnected seamless porous structure, high surface area and high conductivity. © The Royal Society of Chemistry 2012.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5286-5290
JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry
Volume22
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Mar 2012
Externally publishedYes

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  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
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