Fabrication and Characterization of an Electrochemical Platform for Formaldehyde Oxidation, Based on Glassy Carbon Modified with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Electrochemically Generated Palladium Nanoparticles
This study outlines the fabrication process of an electrochemical platform utilizing glassy carbon electrode (GCE) modified with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and palladium nanoparticles (PdNPs). The MWCNTs were applied on the GCE surface using the drop-casting method and PdNPs were produce...
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| author | Andrzej Leniart Barbara Burnat Mariola Brycht Maryia-Mazhena Dzemidovich Sławomira Skrzypek |
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| description | This study outlines the fabrication process of an electrochemical platform utilizing glassy carbon electrode (GCE) modified with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and palladium nanoparticles (PdNPs). The MWCNTs were applied on the GCE surface using the drop-casting method and PdNPs were produced electrochemically by a potentiostatic method employing various programmed charges from an ammonium tetrachloropalladate(II) solution. The resulting GCEs modified with MWCNTs and PdNPs underwent comprehensive characterization for topographical and morphological attributes, utilizing atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy along with energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry. Electrochemical assessment of the GCE/MWCNTs/PdNPs involved cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy conducted in perchloric acid solution. The findings revealed even dispersion of PdNPs, and depending on the electrodeposition parameters, PdNPs were produced within four size ranges, i.e., 10–30 nm, 20–40 nm, 50–60 nm, and 70–90 nm. Additionally, the electrocatalytic activity toward formaldehyde oxidation was assessed through CV. It was observed that an increase in the size of the PdNPs corresponded to enhanced catalytic activity in the formaldehyde oxidation reaction on the GCE/MWCNTs/PdNPs. Furthermore, satisfactory long-term stability over a period of 42 days was noticed for the GCE/MWCNTs/PDNPs(100) material which demonstrated the best electrocatalytic properties in the electrooxidation reaction of formaldehyde. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9e9138b927e041138dca71191b50e5082024-02-23T15:25:32ZengMDPI AGMaterials1996-19442024-02-0117484110.3390/ma17040841Fabrication and Characterization of an Electrochemical Platform for Formaldehyde Oxidation, Based on Glassy Carbon Modified with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Electrochemically Generated Palladium NanoparticlesAndrzej Leniart0Barbara Burnat1Mariola Brycht2Maryia-Mazhena Dzemidovich3Sławomira Skrzypek4University of Lodz, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Tamka 12, 91-403 Lodz, PolandUniversity of Lodz, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Tamka 12, 91-403 Lodz, PolandUniversity of Lodz, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Tamka 12, 91-403 Lodz, PolandUniversity of Lodz, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Tamka 12, 91-403 Lodz, PolandUniversity of Lodz, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Tamka 12, 91-403 Lodz, PolandThis study outlines the fabrication process of an electrochemical platform utilizing glassy carbon electrode (GCE) modified with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and palladium nanoparticles (PdNPs). The MWCNTs were applied on the GCE surface using the drop-casting method and PdNPs were produced electrochemically by a potentiostatic method employing various programmed charges from an ammonium tetrachloropalladate(II) solution. The resulting GCEs modified with MWCNTs and PdNPs underwent comprehensive characterization for topographical and morphological attributes, utilizing atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy along with energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry. Electrochemical assessment of the GCE/MWCNTs/PdNPs involved cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy conducted in perchloric acid solution. The findings revealed even dispersion of PdNPs, and depending on the electrodeposition parameters, PdNPs were produced within four size ranges, i.e., 10–30 nm, 20–40 nm, 50–60 nm, and 70–90 nm. Additionally, the electrocatalytic activity toward formaldehyde oxidation was assessed through CV. It was observed that an increase in the size of the PdNPs corresponded to enhanced catalytic activity in the formaldehyde oxidation reaction on the GCE/MWCNTs/PdNPs. Furthermore, satisfactory long-term stability over a period of 42 days was noticed for the GCE/MWCNTs/PDNPs(100) material which demonstrated the best electrocatalytic properties in the electrooxidation reaction of formaldehyde.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/4/841electrocatalysisatomic force microscopyscanning electron microscopyvoltammetryelectrochemical impedance |
| spellingShingle | Andrzej Leniart Barbara Burnat Mariola Brycht Maryia-Mazhena Dzemidovich Sławomira Skrzypek Fabrication and Characterization of an Electrochemical Platform for Formaldehyde Oxidation, Based on Glassy Carbon Modified with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Electrochemically Generated Palladium Nanoparticles Materials electrocatalysis atomic force microscopy scanning electron microscopy voltammetry electrochemical impedance |
| title | Fabrication and Characterization of an Electrochemical Platform for Formaldehyde Oxidation, Based on Glassy Carbon Modified with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Electrochemically Generated Palladium Nanoparticles |
| title_full | Fabrication and Characterization of an Electrochemical Platform for Formaldehyde Oxidation, Based on Glassy Carbon Modified with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Electrochemically Generated Palladium Nanoparticles |
| title_fullStr | Fabrication and Characterization of an Electrochemical Platform for Formaldehyde Oxidation, Based on Glassy Carbon Modified with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Electrochemically Generated Palladium Nanoparticles |
| title_full_unstemmed | Fabrication and Characterization of an Electrochemical Platform for Formaldehyde Oxidation, Based on Glassy Carbon Modified with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Electrochemically Generated Palladium Nanoparticles |
| title_short | Fabrication and Characterization of an Electrochemical Platform for Formaldehyde Oxidation, Based on Glassy Carbon Modified with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Electrochemically Generated Palladium Nanoparticles |
| title_sort | fabrication and characterization of an electrochemical platform for formaldehyde oxidation based on glassy carbon modified with multi walled carbon nanotubes and electrochemically generated palladium nanoparticles |
| topic | electrocatalysis atomic force microscopy scanning electron microscopy voltammetry electrochemical impedance |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/4/841 |
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