Abstract
The oleylamine (OAm)-functionalized Pd nanoparticles (Pd-OAm) have been conveniently synthesized through direct thermal decomposition method of low cost palladium acetate. The morphology, crystalline structure and composition of the Pd-OAm are investigated by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, XPS and zeta potential analysis confirm the successful immobilization of OAm molecules on the Pd nanoparticles surface. The Pd-OAm displays an enhanced electrocatalytic activity and formic acid-tolerant ability for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), suggesting a potential application in cathodic catalyst for direct formic acid fuel cells.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 356-360 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Power Sources |
| Volume | 246 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
Keywords
- Formic acid oxidation reaction
- Oleylamine
- Oxygen reduction reaction
- Palladium
- Surface functionalization
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