| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66356 | Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Organic–inorganic hybrid nanostructures are successfully synthesized by incorporating 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) and palladium chloride (PdCl2) at room temperature. The general morphology of the product was characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) which displayed Pd distributed in the TMB matrix. A novel nanocomposite electrode was constructed by incorporation of the as-prepared product into carbon ionic liquid electrode (CILE). After reduction of Pd(II) to Pd(0) during a negative reduction pulse; the electrocatalytic properties of the composite electrode were investigated towards oxygen reduction, hydrogen evolution and hydrazine oxidation all of which revealed strong electrocatalytic activities at room temperature.
Graphical abstract.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload high-quality image (122 K)Download as PowerPoint slideHighlights► A Pd(II) complex was incorporated into carbon ionic liquid electrode. ► The proposed nanocomposite electrode exhibits excellent electrocatalytic activity. ► The electrode acts as an effective electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution. ► It shows excellent electrocatalysis towards hydrazine electro-oxidation. ► Effective electrocatalysis was also observed for oxygen reduction reaction.
