Investigation of a Cu/Pd Bimetallic System Electrodeposited on Boron-Doped Diamond Films for Application in Electrocatalytic Reduction of Nitrate

The Cu/Pd bimetallic system electrodeposited on boron-doped diamond (BDD) films for application, as electrode material in the electrochemical reduction of nitrate was studied. The electrochemical behavior of Cu, Pd, and Cu/Pd bimetallic system was evaluated by cyclic voltammetry. From these results,...

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Main Authors: Jorge T. Matsushima, Valéria C. Fernandes, Andrea B. Couto, Maurício R. Baldan, Neidenêi G. Ferreira
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Electrochemistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/213420
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Valéria C. Fernandes
Andrea B. Couto
Maurício R. Baldan
Neidenêi G. Ferreira
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description The Cu/Pd bimetallic system electrodeposited on boron-doped diamond (BDD) films for application, as electrode material in the electrochemical reduction of nitrate was studied. The electrochemical behavior of Cu, Pd, and Cu/Pd bimetallic system was evaluated by cyclic voltammetry. From these results, the formation of the Cu/Pd composite was verified. In addition, Cu with different phases and a Cu/Pd phase in the composite were obtained. Morphological analysis by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed a homogeneous distribution of Cu/Pd bimetallic particles with intermediary dimensions compared to those observed in Cu or Pd electrodeposits separately. These composites were tested as electrocatalysts for nitrate reduction in Britton-Robinson buffer solution (pH 9). Electrochemical measurements showed that composites with higher Cu content displayed the best electrocatalytic activity for nitrate reduction, and the Cu/Pd phase in the bimetallic system served to improve the Cu adherence on BDD electrode.
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spelling doaj-art-2f27cf610ef34b0f8fca74d2117b45e82025-08-20T03:55:16ZengWileyInternational Journal of Electrochemistry2090-35292090-35372012-01-01201210.1155/2012/213420213420Investigation of a Cu/Pd Bimetallic System Electrodeposited on Boron-Doped Diamond Films for Application in Electrocatalytic Reduction of NitrateJorge T. Matsushima0Valéria C. Fernandes1Andrea B. Couto2Maurício R. Baldan3Neidenêi G. Ferreira4Laboratório Associado de Sensores e Materiais (LAS), Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais—INPE, 12.245-970 São José dos Campos, SP, BrazilInstituto de Pesquisa Energéticas e Nucleares—IPEN, Centro de Células a Combustível e Hidrogénio (CCCH), 05508-000 São Paulo, SP, BrazilLaboratório Associado de Sensores e Materiais (LAS), Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais—INPE, 12.245-970 São José dos Campos, SP, BrazilLaboratório Associado de Sensores e Materiais (LAS), Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais—INPE, 12.245-970 São José dos Campos, SP, BrazilLaboratório Associado de Sensores e Materiais (LAS), Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais—INPE, 12.245-970 São José dos Campos, SP, BrazilThe Cu/Pd bimetallic system electrodeposited on boron-doped diamond (BDD) films for application, as electrode material in the electrochemical reduction of nitrate was studied. The electrochemical behavior of Cu, Pd, and Cu/Pd bimetallic system was evaluated by cyclic voltammetry. From these results, the formation of the Cu/Pd composite was verified. In addition, Cu with different phases and a Cu/Pd phase in the composite were obtained. Morphological analysis by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed a homogeneous distribution of Cu/Pd bimetallic particles with intermediary dimensions compared to those observed in Cu or Pd electrodeposits separately. These composites were tested as electrocatalysts for nitrate reduction in Britton-Robinson buffer solution (pH 9). Electrochemical measurements showed that composites with higher Cu content displayed the best electrocatalytic activity for nitrate reduction, and the Cu/Pd phase in the bimetallic system served to improve the Cu adherence on BDD electrode.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/213420
spellingShingle Jorge T. Matsushima
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Investigation of a Cu/Pd Bimetallic System Electrodeposited on Boron-Doped Diamond Films for Application in Electrocatalytic Reduction of Nitrate
International Journal of Electrochemistry
title Investigation of a Cu/Pd Bimetallic System Electrodeposited on Boron-Doped Diamond Films for Application in Electrocatalytic Reduction of Nitrate
title_full Investigation of a Cu/Pd Bimetallic System Electrodeposited on Boron-Doped Diamond Films for Application in Electrocatalytic Reduction of Nitrate
title_fullStr Investigation of a Cu/Pd Bimetallic System Electrodeposited on Boron-Doped Diamond Films for Application in Electrocatalytic Reduction of Nitrate
title_full_unstemmed Investigation of a Cu/Pd Bimetallic System Electrodeposited on Boron-Doped Diamond Films for Application in Electrocatalytic Reduction of Nitrate
title_short Investigation of a Cu/Pd Bimetallic System Electrodeposited on Boron-Doped Diamond Films for Application in Electrocatalytic Reduction of Nitrate
title_sort investigation of a cu pd bimetallic system electrodeposited on boron doped diamond films for application in electrocatalytic reduction of nitrate
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