Electrocatalysis by crown-type polyoxometalates multi-substituted by transition metal ions; Comparative study

Rashda Naseer, Sib Sankar Mal, Ulrich Kortz, Gordon Armstrong, Fathima Laffir, Calum Dickinson, Mikhail Vagin, Timothy McCormac

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Abstract

Abstract The difference in electrochemical properties of three crown-type polyoxometalates multi-substituted by Fe3+, Ni2+ or Co2+ ions and their precursor has been rationalized with respect to their electrocatalytic performances studied in solution and in the immobilized state within the layer-by-layer film formed with a positively charged pentaerythritol-based Ru(II)-metallodendrimer. The film assembly was monitored with electrochemical methods and characterized by surface analysis techniques. An influence of the terminal layer on the electrode reaction and on film porosity has been observed. The electrocatalytic performance of the compounds on nitrite reduction was assessed in solution and in the immobilized state.

Original languageEnglish
Article number25434
Pages (from-to)1248-1255
Number of pages8
JournalElectrochimica Acta
Volume176
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Aug 2015

Keywords

  • electrocatalysis
  • layer-by-layer
  • nitrite reduction
  • polyoxometalate
  • transition metal ion-substituted crown-type polyoxometalate

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