Electrocatalytic Oxidation of Sulfite on a Nickel Aquapentacyanoferrate Modified Electrode: Application for Simple and Selective Determination

An electroactive metal cyanometallate complex, nickel aquapentacyanoferrate (NAPCF) was synthesized and characterized using XRD and UV‐vis spectral studies. The solid complex was then mechanically immobilized on the surface of a paraffin impregnated graphite electrode (PIGE) and the NAPCF modified electrode was characterized using cyclic voltammetry. The dependence of the modified electrode was tested in terms of supporting electrolyte, scan rate and pH of the medium. The electrocatalytic oxidation of sulfite at the modified electrode was investigated by cyclic voltammetry, hydrodynamic voltammetry and chronoamperometry techniques. It was found that the NAPCF modified electrode efficiently exhibited electrocatalytic activity for the oxidation of sulfite with relatively high sensitivity, selectivity and long life of activity. Based on the electrocatalytic oxidation, the NAPCF modified electrode was used as a sensor for the determination of sulfite. The linear working range for the determination of sulfite was 2.78×10^?6 M to 3.00×10^?3 M with a detection limit of 9.26×10^?7 M. The electrode was applied for the determination of sulfite in real samples satisfactorily.     

Electrocatalytic Oxidation of Ethylene Glycol on Dispersed Pt: Determination of the Reaction Products

Comparative studies of electrocatalytic ethylene glycol oxidation on bulk and dispersed Pt in acidic aqueous solutions have been performed. A quantitative method has been developed to determine all organic oxidation products using high-performance liquid chromatography with appropriate derivatising reagents.     

Dynamics of Electrocatalytic Oxidation of Ethylene Glycol,Methanol and Formic Acid at MWCNT Platform Electrochemically Modified with Pt/Ru Nanoparticles

Comparative electrocatalytic behavior of functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (fMWCNTs) electrodecorated with Pt/Ru nanoparticles towards the oxidation of methanol (MeOH), ethylene glycol (EG) and formic acid (FA) has been investigated. The catalytic current density decreased approximately as MeOH≈EG>FA. Result revealed that BPPGE‐fMWCNT‐Pt/Ru tolerates CO poisoning for FA electrooxidation than when used for the oxidation of the EG or MeOH. Electrochemical impedance spectra are dependent on the oxidation potentials, with equivalent circuit models characteristic of adsorption‐controlled charge transfer kinetics. The results provide important insights into the electrochemical response of these small organic molecules useful in fuel cell technology.     

Electrocatalytic Reduction of Nitrite by Phosphotungstic Heteropolyanion. Application for Its Simple and Selective Determination

Three couples of reversible redox peaks of the PW₁₂O₄₀^3? (PW₁₂) anion, which are composed of two one‐electron and one two‐electron processes occur in the potential range from +0.25 to ?0.7 V in aqueous solutions. The electrocatalytic reduction of nitrite has been studied by the first redox couple of the PW₁₂ anion at the surface of a carbon paste electrode. Cyclic voltammetric and chronoamperometric techniques were used to investigate the suitability of PW₁₂ anion as a mediator for nitrite electrocatalytic reduction in aqueous solution with strongly acidic concentration of H₂SO₄. Results showed that H₂SO₄ 1.00 M is the best medium for this purpose. In the optimum concentration of H₂SO₄, the electrocatalytic ability about 500 mV can be seen and the homogeneous second‐order rate constant (k_s) for nitrite coupled catalytically to PW₁₂ anion was calculated as 2.52×10³ M^?1 s^?1 using the Nicholson–Shain method. According to our voltammetric experiments, the catalytic reduction peak current was linearly dependent on the nitrite concentration and the linearity range obtained was 3×10^?5 to 1.00×10^?3 M. The detection limit has been found to be 2.82×10^?5 M (2σ). This method has been applied as a selective, simple, and precise method for determination of nitrite in real samples.     

基于铜纳米簇的硝酸根微传感器的研究

基于循环伏安扫描(CV)的电化学沉积方法制备出多孔性纳米簇状结构铜膜,结合采用微机电系统(Micro electro mechanical systems,MEMS)技术制备的微电极芯片,研制出用于NO3-检测的安培型微传感器。考察该微传感器对NO3-的响应性能,在6.25~300mmol/L浓度范围内,灵敏度为0.0526mA/(mmol/L),线性度99.93%;在300~3500mmol/L浓度范围内,灵敏度为0.0353mA/(mmol/L),线性度99.18%。与文献报道相比,该传感器表现出更高的灵敏度。考察水体中常见的NO2-,Cl-,HPO42-/PO43-,SO42-,HCO3-/CO23-,Na+和K+等离子对该传感器的干扰性能,传感器表现出较好的抗干扰性能。采用该微传感器对实际水样进行测试,测试结果与具有权威资质的测试公司的测试结果之间具有一定的相关性。实验结果表明,采用循环伏安沉积方法在微电极表面制备的纳米簇状结构的铜敏感膜,比表面积大,催化活性高,对NO3-表现出了很好的敏感特性和选择性,适用于对微量NO3-的检测。     

A comparison of redox processes for polypyrrole/dodecylsulfate films in aqueous and non-aqueous media

Polypyrrole/dodecylsulfate (PPy/DDS) films were synthesized in aqueous and ethanolic solutions and investigated in aqueous, ethanolic, methanolic and acetonitrile solutions by cyclic voltammetry (CV). The amounts of anions and cations in the films before and after electrochemical treatment were determined by electron probe microanalysis (EPMA); the film morphology was studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results prove that the mobility of bulky DDS^– ions in PPy increases in the order: water<acetonitrile<ethanol<methanol. It was found that dopant DDS^– ions can be easily removed from PPy matrix swollen in alcohols or acetonitrile by electrochemical reduction or by soaking in electrolyte solutions of these solvents. The influence of electrochemical treatment on the change of doping level in aqueous solution is essentially less and depends on the cations in the test solution. Although the electroneutrality of PPy/DDS films during redox cycling is realized mainly by movement of the cations in aqueous solution and by movement of the anions in organic solvents, nevertheless the participation of anions in aqueous and cations in organic solvents is also established. The redox properties of PPy/DDS are more dependent on the solvent of the test solutions than of the synthesis solutions. Electronic Publication     

Nanocomposite of Platinum Particles Embedded into Nanosheets of Polycarbazole for Methanol Oxidation

Nanoparticles of Pt were successfully electrodeposited onto polycarbazole (PCz) film on a stainless steel (SS‐PCz‐Pt) by chronocoulometry (0.2 C). For comparative purposes, Pt particles were deposited into stainless steel (SS‐Pt) under the same condition. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT‐IR) results confirmed PCz exists in the SS‐PCz‐Pt composite electrode. X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) results indicated that PCz of SS‐PCz can interact easily with Pt particles. The crystalline behavior and morphology of SS‐PCz‐Pt and SS‐Pt were determined by X‐ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). The TEM results indicated that Pt particles disperse more uniformly into the nanosheets of polycarbazole than those of SS film. Catalytic activity and stability for the oxidation of methanol were studied by using cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry. A high catalytic current for methanol oxidation (8.04 mA cm^?2 mg^?1) was found for the SS‐PCz‐Pt electrode in comparison to SS‐Pt electrode (5.01 mA cm^?2 mg^?1) at about 0.6 V (vs. Ag/AgCl).     

对甲苯磺酸铜的电化学表征

合成了对甲苯磺酸铜,用X光单晶衍射确定了其结构.实验结果表明,该盐容易脱除全部结晶水,在空气中不潮解.分别测定了对甲苯磺酸铜(Cu(p-OTs)2)在H2O、CH3OH和DMF中的电化学参数.实验结果表明Cu(p-OTs)2在不同溶剂中的反应机理各异. Cu(II)的电化学还原在H2O中是分两步进行,而在CH3OH和DMF中的电化学还原是一步两电子过程.对实验结果进行了分析讨论.     

循环伏安量热法研究铜在铂电极上的电沉积

循环伏安量热法研究了欠电位沉积条件下，铜在ＬｉＣｌＯ４溶液中，铂电极上的电沉积过程，循环伏安热谱图和循环伏安微分热谱图表明，铜离子的电沉积为－放热过程，其中铜－铂（层）相互作用能为－３２２７．０ｋＪ／ｍｏｌ．沉积铅的电氧化包括了吸热的活性和放热的氧化两个过程，活化过程的焓变为７４７．０ｋＪ／ｍｏｌ，氧化过程的焓变为－１８９．９ｋＪ／ｍｏｌ，与热力学数据一致。     

Electrochemical Fabrication of Cobalt Oxides/Nanoporous Gold Composite Electrode and its Nonenzymatic Glucose Sensing Performance

A nonenzymatic glucose sensor was successfully established by electrochemically decorating cobalt oxides (CoO_x) on a nanoporous gold electrode (NPG) using cobalt hexacyanoferrate (CoHCF) as a precursor. It exhibited high sensitivity and long‐term stability as well as satisfactory quantification of glucose concentration in human serum samples. The morphology and surface analysis of the resulting CoO_x/NPG were carefully characterized. Two detection methods, cyclic voltammetry and amperometry, were employed to evaluate the performance of CoO_x/NPG towards glucose sensing in alkaline solution. Using cyclic voltammetry, at ?0.5 V, the glucose partial oxidation peak current is linear to the glucose concentration up to 14 mM with a sensitivity of 283.7 µA mM^?1 cm^?2. A linear amperometric response at 0.55 V was obtained in the glucose concentration range from 2 µM to 2 mM with a sensitivity of 2025 µA mM^?1 cm^?2 and a response time <3 s.     

Highly Active Nickel Nanoparticles Supported on TiO2 Nanotube Electrodes for Methanol Electrooxidation

Nickel nanoparticles/TiO₂ nanotubes/Ti electrodes were prepared by galvanic deposition of nickel nanoparticles on the TiO₂ nanotubes layer on titanium substrates. Titanium oxide nanotubes were fabricated by anodizing titanium foil in a DMSO fluoride‐containing electrolyte. The morphology and surface characteristics of titanium dioxide nanotubes and Ni/TiO₂/Ti electrodes were investigated using scanning electron microscopy and energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy, respectively. The results indicated that nickel nanoparticles were homogeneously deposited on the surface of TiO₂ nanotubes. The electrocatalytic behaviour of nickel nanoparticles/TiO₂/Ti electrodes for the methanol electrooxidation was studied by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, differential pulse voltammetry and chronoamperometry methods. The results showed that Ni/TiO₂/Ti electrodes exhibit a considerably higher electrocatalytic activity toward the oxidation of methanol.     

DMFC中甲醇渗透的电化学研究

设计并建立甲醇渗透测试体系和模拟直接甲醇燃料电池(DMFC)运行体系,分别考察静态条件下H-cell中甲醇的渗透和运行条件下甲醇渗透对OCV的影响.循环伏安和计时电流法测试表明:随着渗透时间的延长,阴极侧的甲醇浓度增加;甲醇浓度增加,氧化峰电流增大,峰电位正移,氢在电极表面的吸脱附受到抑制,同时甲醇的正向氧化电流曲线出现肩峰.模拟DMFC实验测试结果表明:OCV先逐渐上升,接着发生突降,大约1.5 h后趋于稳定.     

Direct Electrochemical Determination of Glyphosate at Copper Phthalocyanine/Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Film Electrodes

A copper phthalocyanine/multiwalled carbon nanotube film‐modified glassy carbon electrode has been used for the determination of the herbicide glyphosate (Gly) at ?50 mV vs. SCE by electrochemical oxidation using differential pulse voltammetry (DPV). Cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy showed that Gly is adsorbed on the metallic centre of the copper phthalocyanine molecule, with formation of Gly‐copper ion complexes. An analytical method was developed using DPV in pH 7.4 phosphate buffer solution, without any pretreatment steps: Gly was determined in the concentration range of 0.83–9.90 μmol L^?1, with detection limit 12.2 nmol L^?1 (2.02 μg L^?1).     

CO2在铜电极上的电还原行为

对常温常压下的MeCN, DMF和DMSO等3种有机溶剂中的CO2的电还原反应行为进行了研究, 求得了传递系数和扩散系数, 并证明了在MeCN, DMF和DMSO中, CO2的还原反应是受扩散控制的不可逆过程.     

铜离子对植物激素6-苄基腺嘌呤的电催化氧化

６－苄基腺嘌呤（６－ＢＡ）属五大类植物激素中的细胞激动素类,其主要功能为促进细胞分裂,增加细胞数．植物激素的分析大多采用光度、荧光、色谱和免疫等方法［１］．用电化学分析方法对６－ＢＡ进行研究,不仅可望发展一种新的分析测试方法,也可较方便地研究６－ＢＡ...     

A Novel Route to the Synthesis of 3-Pyridine Carboxaldehydes by Vilsmeier Reagent

2-Chloro-5-aryl-3-pyridine carboxaldehydes are obtained by Vilsmeier reaction of 4-aryl-3-buten-2-one oxime. The suspected intermediate N-(2-arylethenyl)acetamides also give the same 2-chloro-5-aryl-3-pyridine carboxaldehydes under identical reaction condition.     

铜的腺嘌呤络合物在悬汞电极表面上的吸附形态和氧化还原行为

本文详细地研究了铜的腺嘌呤（Ａｄｅ）络合物在悬汞电极（ＨＭＤＥ）表面上的吸附形态和伏安行为。实验结果揭示了单层吸附饱和之前有Ｃｕ＾＋Ａｄｅ，Ｃｕ２＾＋（Ａｄｅ）２形态的共吸附作用，随着电极表面的吸附浓度增长，Ａｄｅ络合物分子有从平面向垂直吸附的定向作用。哦的多层吸附和聚合作用发生在吸附分子垂直定向以后。本文还测定了有关电极过程的动力学参数。     

Voltammetric Study of Aminopurines on Pencil Graphite Electrode in the Presence of Copper Ions

Electrochemical oxidations of aminopurines (adenine, 2‐aminopurine, 2,6‐diaminopurine) and their complexes with Cu(I) on a pencil graphite electrode were investigated by means of linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) and elimination voltammetry with linear scan (EVLS). The anodic process of the Cu(I)‐aminopurine complex, corresponding to the oxidation of Cu(I) to Cu(II), takes place in the potential range between 0.4 and 0.5 V (vs. Ag/AgCl/3 M KCl). At more positive potentials the aminopurines provide voltammetric peaks resulting from the oxidation of the purine ring. The stability of the accumulated complex layer was investigated by the adsorptive transfer stripping technique.     

2．5次微分溶出伏安法测定水中痕量铜

报告了测定痕量铜的一种新方法。在０．０１ｍｏｌ／ＬＨＡｃ－ＮａＡｃ溶液中，铜和乙醛酸缩氨基硫脲（ＧＡＴＳＣ）形成的配合物产生一很灵敏的还原峰，峰电位是－０．３３Ｖ（ｖｓ·ＳＣＥ），铜的浓度在１．０×１０－８～２．０×１０－６ｍｏｌ／Ｌ范围内成直线关系，检测限为３．０×１０－９ｍｏｌ／Ｌ，该法用于测定水中痕量铜，结果令人满意。     

Pt/PAn/Ti电极的制备及对甲醛的电催化氧化

通过循环伏安的电化学方法在金属钛基体上先后进行苯胺的聚合和金属铂的电化学沉积,得到以金属钛为基体的聚苯胺载铂电极(Pt/PAn/Ti),并通过扫描电镜和循环伏安法对该电极进行了表征。通过研究甲醛在该电极上的电催化氧化行为,考察了载铂量对甲醛氧化效果的影响及PAn在电催化氧化甲醛的过程中所起的作用。结果表明,载铂量与甲醛的氧化有一定的关系,PAn的存在使得铂微粒分散程度更好,有效面积更大,与相同铂沉积量的Pt/Ti电极相比,甲醛在其上的正向扫描氧化峰电流密度增加了2.3倍,电位负移了40mV;反向扫描氧化峰电流密度增加了5倍,电位负移了30mV。同时,PAn的存在也增强了电极的抗中毒能力。