Palladium-polymer nanocomposite: An anode catalyst for the electrochemical oxidation of methanol. (14th September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Siwal, Samarjeet; Matseke, Sophy; Mpelane, Siyasanga; Hooda, Nishu; Nandi, Debkumar; Mallick, Kaushik
• Is Part Of: International journal of hydrogen energy. Volume 42:Number 37(2017)
• Page Start: 23599
• Page End: 23605
• Publication Date: 2017-09-14
• Subjects: Polymer supported palladium -- Anode catalyst -- Methanol oxidation; Hydrogen as fuel -- Periodicals; Hydrogène (Combustible) -- Périodiques; Hydrogen as fuel; Periodicals; 665.81
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.03.033
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0360-3199

Abstract

Abstract: Polymer supported palladium nanoparticles has been synthesized using an ' in-situ polymerization and composite formation' method, where potassium tetrachloropalladate was used as the precursor of palladium nanoparticles. The resultant material was characterized by optical and surface characterization techniques, which offered the information about the chemistry of metal and polymer, whereas, the microscopic characterization showed the morphology of the composite and the orientation of the metal nanoparticles within the polymer matrix. The synthesized material was successfully used as an electrocatalyst for the methanol oxidation reaction in alkaline media. Graphical abstract: Highlights: In-situ synthesis of polymer supported palladium nanoparticles. The material was characterized using optical, microscopic and surface analysis techniques. The synthesized material was used as a catalyst for the methanol oxidation reaction.