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Electrochemical characterisation and anodic stripping voltammetry at mesoporous platinum rotating disc electrodes

Lozano-Sanchez, P. and Elliott, J.M. (2008) Electrochemical characterisation and anodic stripping voltammetry at mesoporous platinum rotating disc electrodes. Analyst, 133 (2). pp. 256-262. ISSN 0003-2654

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To link to this item DOI: 10.1039/b713037f

Abstract/Summary

Using the technique of liquid crystal templating a rotating disc electrode (RDE) was modified with a high surface area mesoporous platinum film. The surface area of the electrode was characterised by acid voltammetry, and found to be very high (ca. 86 cm(2)). Acid characterisation of the electrode produced distorted voltammograms was interpreted as being due to the extremely large surface area which produced a combination of effects such as localised pH change within the pore environment and also ohmic drop effects. Acid voltammetry in the presence of two different types of surfactant, namely Tween 20 and Triton X-100, suggested antifouling properties associated with the mesoporous deposit. Further analysis of the modified electrode using a redox couple in solution showed typical RDE behaviour although extra capacitive currents were observed due to the large surface area of the electrode. The phenomenon of underpotential deposition was exploited for the purpose of anodic stripping voltammetry and results were compared with data collected for microelectrodes. Underpotential deposition of metal ions at the mesoporous RDE was found to be similar to that at conventional platinum electrodes and mesoporous microelectrodes although the rate of surface coverage was found to be slower at a mesoporous RDE. It was found that a mesoporous RDE forms a suitable system for quantification of silver ions in solution.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Life Sciences > School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy > Department of Chemistry
ID Code:11439
Uncontrolled Keywords:UNDERPOTENTIAL-OVERPOTENTIAL TRANSITION, SILVER OVERLAYER, MICROSCOPY SECM, MICROELECTRODES, DEPOSITION, HYDROGEN, UPD, REARRANGEMENT, FILMS

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