• 文献标题:   Effect of Sn Loading on the Characteristics of Pt Electrocatalysts Supported on Reduced Graphene Oxide for Application as Direct Ethanol Fuel Cell Anode
  • 文献类型:   Article
  • 作  者:   CORDEIRO GL, USSUI V, MESSIAS NA, PIASENTIN RM, DE LIMA NB, NETO AO, LAZAR DRR
  • 作者关键词:   reduced graphene oxide, platinum, tin, ethanol electrooxidation
  • 出版物名称:   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE
  • ISSN:   1452-3981
  • 通讯作者地址:   Natl Nucl Energy Comiss
  • 被引频次:   2
  • DOI:   10.20964/2017.05.68
  • 出版年:   2017

▎ 摘  要

The effect of Sn loading (5-30 mol %) on Pt catalysts supported on reduced graphene oxide was investigated for ethanol electro-oxidation in acidic medium. Reduced graphene oxide was synthesized via graphite oxidation-exfoliation process in liquid phase and chemical reduction. Pt and PtxSny catalysts were deposited on reduced graphene oxide by a NaBH4 impregnation-reduction method. The adopted procedures allowed the synthesis of graphene-like nanosheets where single Sn-doped Pt nanoparticles were impregnated. Pt lattice parameter and micro-strain increased with Sn addition, confirming the formation of a solid solution. Concerning ethanol electro-oxidation, Pt was more active when supported on reduced graphene oxide whereas the introduction of Sn enhanced the catalyst activity, leading to lower ethanol oxidation potentials and higher current densities.