Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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189356 | Electrochimica Acta | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The dynamics of gas evolution during Kolbe electrolysis is studied. Trifluoroacetic acid is used as the organic fuel and platinum as a working electrode. The evolution of gas products is examined by potentiodynamic and potentiostatic experiments as well as by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. It is found that for 0.5 mm or 1 mm electrode diameter the evolution of Kolbe gas products is accomplished by the nucleation, growth and release of a single gas bubble which is evolved periodically, depending on the surface roughness of the platinum electrode.
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Authors
D. Koutsaftis, D. Marinis, A. Karantonis,