Preparation and Characterization of Pt-SnO₂ Deposited on Multi-Walled Carbon Nano-Tubes for Methanol Electro-Oxidation

Abstract:

In this research, a sequential sol-thermal route has been used to prepare the SnO₂ nanocolloid, Pt nanoparticles were then deposited on the nanosupport to obtain the Pt-SnO₂/MWCNTs. The electrochemical performances of the catalysts were characterized by cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry. The Pt (fcc) crystalline was proved to be form on the surface of carbon nanotubes. The Pt based catalyst modified by tin oxides exhibit a electro-chemical performance for methanol electro-oxidation.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 815)
• Pages: 508-511
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.815.508
• Online since: October 2013
• Authors: Dan Zhang
• Keywords: Ethylene Glycol, Methanol Oxidation, MWCNT, Pt

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