کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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1277211 | 1497568 | 2012 | 4 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
Pt–Au nanoparticles supported on carbon aerogel, namely 2:1 has been synthesized by the microwave-assisted polyol process. The structure of Pt–Au nanoparticles is characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The electrochemical property of Pt–Au catalysts for methanol oxidation is evaluated by cyclic voltammetry (CV). The results show that Au-modified Pt catalysts exhibit a high methanol tolerance and improved electrochemical catalytic activity, suggesting that carbon aerogel supported Pt–Au catalysts are better catalysts for the electrochemical oxidation of methanol than conventional Pt catalysts.
► A novel catalyst Pt–Au (2:1)/carbon aerogel has been synthesized.
► PtAu is well dispersed on carbon aerogel and has a narrow size distribution.
► Au-modified Pt catalysts exhibit a high methanol tolerance.
► Carbon aerogel supported Pt–Au catalyst is a good catalyst for methanol oxidation.
Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy - Volume 37, Issue 1, January 2012, Pages 873–876