Characterization and synthesis of platinum nanoparticles for the electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction

N. Elizondo-Villarreal, Y. Gochi-Ponce, F. Rodríguez-Ramírez, G. Alonso-Núñez, M. José Yacamán

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Abstract

Pt metallic nanoparticles have been synthesized by the polyol method and stabilized with poly(vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP) at higher temperatures (130°C). The structure of the particles has been determined using transmission electron microscopy and high-angle annular dark field (HAADF). The combination of these experimental techniques allowed the characterization of the structure and the determination of the distribution of the platinum nanoparticles. The electrochemical behavior of synthesized platinum nanoparticles (2-4 nm) was investigated toward oxygen reduction reaction by cyclic voltammetry in 0.5 M H2SO4. Experiments were carried out through synthesized solution and performed using a standard three-electrode cell configuration employing a gold wire counter electrode and an H+/H2 reference electrode. The synthesized electrocatalyst, in comparison with polycrystalline Pt, showed a variation of the catalytic activity towards oxygen reduction.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2007 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2007, Technical Proceedings
Pages226-229
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event2007 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2007 - Santa Clara, CA, United States
Duration: May 20 2007May 24 2007

Publication series

Name2007 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2007, Technical Proceedings
Volume4

Conference

Conference2007 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2007
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySanta Clara, CA
Period5/20/075/24/07

Keywords

  • Electrocatalyst
  • Oxygen reduction reaction
  • Platinum metallic nanoparticles
  • Polyol method

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering

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