Abstract
The multiwalled carbon nanotube-supported CoTMPP (CoTMPP/MWNT) electrocatalyst was prepared by the microwave synthesis method, and its microstructure was characterized using transmission electron microscopy. The electrocatalytic performance of CoTMPP/MWNT for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) was evaluated by rotating disc electrode and rotating ring disc electrode technique. Compared with the CoTMPP/MWNT electrocatalyst prepared by the traditional organic reflux method, the one prepared by the microwave synthesis method showed better performance for ORR, and the half-wave potential exhibited a positive shift of 110 mV. Compared with CoTMPP/BP2000, the CoTMPP/MWNT electrocatalyst showed a 10 mV higher on-set potential and a 21% lower reduction current loss in ORR, indicating that the CoTMPP/MWNT electrocatalyst had higher catalytic activity and better stability than CoTMPP/BP2000. The number of exchanged electrons during ORR and the yield of peroxide were 3.6 and 18%, respectively. The high corrosion resistance and unique electronic property of MWNT, and the interaction between MWNT and active metal ions can efficiently improve the electrocatalytic performance of the CoTMPP/MWNT catalyst. © 2008 Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 519-523 |
| Journal | Chinese Journal of Catalysis |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 6 |
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| Publication status | Published - Jun 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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- electrocatalyst
- metalloporphyrin
- microwave synthesis method
- multiwalled carbon nanotube
- oxygen reduction reaction