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In Situ Electrochemical Generation of Hydrogen Peroxide in Alkaline Aqueous Solution by using an Unmodified Gas Diffusion Electrode

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Author(s):
Barros, Willyam R. P. [1] ; Ereno, Thais [2] ; Tavares, Ana C. [1] ; Lanza, Marcos R. V. [2]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] INRS, EMT, Varennes, PQ J3X 1S2 - Canada
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, IQSC, BR-13566590 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: CHEMELECTROCHEM; v. 2, n. 5, p. 714-719, MAY 13 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 36
Abstract

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is an oxidizing agent commonly used for various applications and is available in aqueous solution in a wide range of concentrations. This work describes the H2O2 electrogeneration process in alkaline medium (KOH 1.0 mol L-1), using an unmodified gas diffusion electrode (GDE) manufactured with Printex 6L carbon. The experiments were performed in a single-compartment electrochemical cell equipped with a GDE as the working electrode, which was fed with N-2 or O-2 at a pressure of 0.2bar. Electrolysis experiments were performed at a constant potential (-0.5 <= E <=-1.4V) for 90min. The H2O2 concentration reached a maximum value of 3370mgL(-1) at -1.1V (vs. Ag/AgCl), and H2O2 electrogeneration followed pseudo-zero-order kinetics with an apparent rate constant k(app)=59.7mgL(-1) min(-1). A low energy consumption of 8.0 kWh kg(-1) was calculated for these electrogeneration conditions. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/06682-6 - Synthesis and characterization of nanocatalysts in the application of gas diffusion electrodes for of hydrogen peroxide electrogeneration in situ
Grantee:Willyam Róger Padilha Barros
Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 11/06681-4 - Application of advanced oxidation processes (AOP) from in situ electrogeneration H2O2 for the degradation of food dyes: Amaranth, Tartrazine, Brilliant Blue FCF and Fast Green
Grantee:Willyam Róger Padilha Barros
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 11/00535-6 - Application of advanced oxidation processes (AOP) from in situ electrogeneration H2O2 for the degradation of food dyes
Grantee:Marcos Roberto de Vasconcelos Lanza
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants