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Ordered Intermetallic Nanostructured PtSb/C for Production of Energy and Chemicals

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Author(s):
Scachetti, T. P. [1] ; Angelo, A. C. D. [1]
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] UNESP, Dept Chem, Electrocatalysis Lab, Bauru, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: ELECTROCATALYSIS; v. 6, n. 5, p. 472-480, SEP 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 5
Abstract

This paper has evaluated ordered intermetallic nanostructured PtSb/C as anode for glycerol electrochemical oxidation in both acidic and alkaline media. Nanostructured PtSb/C performed as well as and 50 % better than commercially available Pt/C nanoparticles in acidic and basic media, respectively. The presence of Sb atoms in the material structure enhanced C-C bond cleavage activation in alkaline medium. Spectroelectrochemical studies confirmed that the reactions conducted in acidic and alkaline solutions produced high-value chemicals. Depending on the nature of the employed electrolyte, the nanostructured PtSb/C material can potentially afford interesting compounds for the chemical industry or even generate electrical energy. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/05634-8 - Noble metals ordered intermetallic nanoparticles development and the study of the electrochemical activity for organic fuels and hydrogen oxidation reactions
Grantee:Antonio Carlos Dias Angelo
Support Opportunities: Program for Research on Bioenergy (BIOEN) - Regular Program Grants