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Using a multiway chemometric tool in the evaluation of methanol electro-oxidation mechanism

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Author(s):
Silva, Camila D. [1] ; Corradini, Patricia G. [1] ; Mascaro, Lucia H. [1] ; Lemos, Sherlan [2] ; Pereira, Ernesto C. [1]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Dept Chem, Rod Washington Luiz, Km 235, BR-13565905 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Fed Paraiba, Dept Chem, CP 5093, BR-58051970 Joao Pessoa, Paraiba - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY; v. 855, DEC 15 2019.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

In the present work, an innovative methodology is used to contribute in the elucidation of methanol electro-oxidation reaction on polycrystalline Pt surface. We coupled infrared spectroscopy to linear voltammetry and evaluate the data using parallel factor analysis (PARAFAC) to extract hidden information concerning the oxidation reaction. Five adsorbed species were simultaneously extracted and quantified at different applied potentials corresponding to: formate, sulfate, water, total CO and COL shift. It was observed that the CO adsorbed content starts at maximum on low potentials and gradually decreases up to 1.0 V. Meanwhile, the interfacial water content on the surface of the CO-free Pt increases, which causes the shift on the COL band, resulting in a further decrease of the interfacial water content. The water content increases again until up to 0.8 V, which it reaches a constant value, due to formate production and subsequent adsorption of sulfate. Using this technique, it was possible to determine the potential window where each chemical species is adsorbed on the surface, as well as the effect of methanol concentration and scan rate on the mechanism. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/50249-8 - Green chemistry: sustainable synthetic methods employing benign solvents, safer reagents, and bio-renewable feedstock
Grantee:Arlene Gonçalves Corrêa
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research Centers in Engineering Program
FAPESP's process: 13/07296-2 - CDMF - Center for the Development of Functional Materials
Grantee:Elson Longo da Silva
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers - RIDC