Abstract
Pt nanoparticles can be produced by a Pt sputtering method onto trimethyl-n-propylammonium bis((trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl)amide (Me3PrNTf2N) room-temperature ionic liquid (RTIL) without stabilizing agents. Pt nanoparticles obtained by the Pt sputtering method showed mean particle size of ca. 2.3-2.4 nm independently of sputtering time. A Pt-embedded glassy carbon electrode (Pt-GCE) consisting of the Pt-sputtered RTIL and a glassy carbon plate showed a favorable catalytic activity to oxygen reduction reaction. The catalytic ability was enhanced by Me3PrNTf2N modification of the Pt-GCE. In addition, carbon monoxide never absorbed onto the RTIL-modified Pt-GCE.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5980-5985 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Power Sources |
Volume | 195 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 Sept 15 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- CO poisoning
- Catalyst
- Ionic liquid
- Nanoparticle
- Oxygen reduction reaction
- Platinum
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering