کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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180313 | 459377 | 2011 | 4 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
Single-step electrodeposition of nanocomposite silicate materials based on hydrophilic carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) and a hydrophobic sol-gel precursor with the help of an electrode|organic-phase|aqueous-electrolyte three-phase junction is presented. A tin-doped indium oxide electrode is immersed into a cell filled with two immiscible liquids. The upper aqueous phase contains dispersed carbon nanoparticles in electrolyte and the bottom organic phase consists of sol-gel precursor in nitrobenzene. Applying a positive potential to the electrode results in generation of protons which act as catalyst for the sol-gel process. A 1625 ± 140 nm thick, sponge-like, nanoparticulate stripe of CNPs embedded in a silicate matrix is formed at the electrode surface close to the three-phase junction. The obtained material is an excellent support for enzyme adsorption exhibiting mediatorless bioelectrocatalysis of dioxygen reduction.
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► We introduce a new method for electrodeposition of carbon–silicate nanocomposites.
► The nanocomposites were deposited using a three-phase junction as a micro-reactor.
► The material has a highly developed electroactive surface.
► The electrodes were used as efficient supports for enzymatic bioelectrocatalysis.
Journal: Electrochemistry Communications - Volume 13, Issue 6, June 2011, Pages 566–569