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| Author(s): |
da Silva, Pollyana Ferreira
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Ribeiro, Tatiana Santana
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Gomes, Bruna Ferreira
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da Silva, Gelson Tiago dos Santos Tavares
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Lobo, Carlos Manuel Silva
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Carmo, Marcelo
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Ribeiro, Caue
;
Filho, Rubens Bernardes
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Roth, Christina
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Colnago, Luiz Alberto
Total Authors: 10
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Analytical Chemistry; v. 94, n. 44, p. 8-pg., 2022-10-27. |
| Abstract | |
Combining spectroscopic techniques with electro-chemistry is a promising strategy, as it allows the detailed investigation of the species that are consumed and produced by the reaction in real time. However, as with any in situ coupling technique, the junction between NMR and electrochemistry presents some challenges, notably the distortion of NMR signals due to the placement of electrodes close to or within the detection region. In this work, miniaturized electrodes made of carbon fiber paper were developed and later modified with platinum. Platinum decoration by cathodic deposition was chosen, as platinum is a prominent element in electrocatalysis, able to catalyze a large variety of reactions. To evaluate the efficiency of this electro-chemical system, the oxidation of ascorbic acid was used as a model reaction. It was observed that the electrodes caused substantial signal distortion when placed within the detection region (full width at half-maximum equal to 1.46 Hz), whereas no distortion was observed when the electrodes were placed 1 mm above the detection region (full width at half-maximum equal to 0.95 Hz). With this system, it was also possible to monitor the magnetoelectrolysis effect, caused by the interaction of the magnetic field with the flowing ions, leading to a doubling of the ascorbic acid oxidation rate, compared to the reaction performed without a magnetic field. In addition to its low cost and simplicity in preparation, the developed electrode system allows the electrode surface to be easily modified with other suitable catalysts. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 21/12694-3 - Applications of NMR and infrared spectroscopies in the non-destructive analysis of products and agroindustrial processes |
| Grantee: | Luiz Alberto Colnago |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |