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Effect of carbon surface oxidation on platinum supported carbon particles on the performance of gas diffusion electrodes for the oxygen reduction reaction

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The effect of carbon surface oxidation on platinum supported carbon particles (Pt/C) with nitric acid was investigated by cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, polarization experiments and chronoamperometry. Cyclic voltammograms, polarization curves and electrochemical impedance spectra showed that the treated catalyst had much larger active surface area and higher ionic conductivity than the untreated catalyst, and provided enhanced performance for oxygen reduction. The formation of acidic groups was examined by IR spectra. The Pt/C surface oxidation had a large effect on the performance of a gas diffusion electrode for oxygen reduction reaction.

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  1. Jaber Ibne Hayan Research Labs., Chemistry Department, NSTRI, Tehran, Iran

    Ahmad Nozad Golikand, Mohammad Ghannadi Maragheh & Mehdi Asgari

  2. Corrosion Lab., Material School, NSTRI, Tehran, Iran

    Ahmad Nozad Golikand & Elaheh Lohrasbi

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Golikand, A.N., Lohrasbi, E., Maragheh, M. et al. Effect of carbon surface oxidation on platinum supported carbon particles on the performance of gas diffusion electrodes for the oxygen reduction reaction. J Appl Electrochem 38, 869–874 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10800-008-9531-5

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