Effect of Nafion dispersion on the stability of Pt/WO3 electrodes

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Chen, KY
Tseung, ACC
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[1] Chemical Energy Research Center, Dept. of Biol. and Chemical Sciences, University of Essex, Colchester CO4 3SQ, Wivenhoe Park
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10.1149/1.1837094
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O646 [电化学、电解、磁化学];
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081704 ;
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Coelectrodeposited Pt/WO3 electrodes have very high activity for the oxidation of methanol and formic acid. However, WO3 has a slight solubility at 60 degrees C in sulfuric acid media and this significantly reduces its activity and stability. By covering such an electrode with a thin layer of Nafion dispersion, the solubility of WO3 is reduced significantly, electrode performance is stable, and electrode activity is not affected.
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