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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