Abstract
Heterogeneous electron transfer dynamics and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activities using octabutylsulphonylphthalocyanine complexes of iron (FeOBSPc) and cobalt (CoOBSPc) supported on multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) platforms have been described. The MWCNT-based electrodes (MWCNT-CoOBSPc and MWCNT-FeOBSPc) showed larger Faradaic current responses than the electrodes without the MWCNTs, interpreted as a consequence of the trapped electrolyte species within the porous layers of MWCNTs undergoing a redox process. The EPPGE-MWCNT-FeOBSPc showed onset potential (-0.01 V vs AgAgCl) which is comparable and even much lower than recent reports. The MWCNT-FeOBSPc showed the best ORR activity involving a direct 4-electron mechanism, with a Tafel slope of about 124 mV, indicating a 1-electron process in the rate-determining step.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6367-6375 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Electrochimica Acta |
Volume | 55 |
Issue number | 22 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 Sep 1 |
Keywords
- Cyclic voltammetry
- Metal (Fe, Co) octabutylsulphonylphthalocyanines
- Multi-walled carbon nanotubes
- Oxygen reduction reaction
- RDE experiment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemical Engineering(all)
- Electrochemistry