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Electrooxidation of ethylene glycol on carbon black-supported palladium-Ruthenium nanoparticle’s surface

Fuel, ISSN: 0016-2361, Vol: 381, Page: 133396
2025
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The study involved the conversion of Palladium (Pd) and Ruthenium (Ru) metal-supported carbon black (CB) into a hybrid nano electrocatalyst using the microwave synthesis method. Among the four tested catalysts (Pd/CB, Pd 1 Ru 1, Pd 1 Ru 2, and Pd 2 Ru 1 ), Pd 2 Ru 1 electrocatalyst demonstrated the most effective performance for ethylene glycol electrooxidation (−0.51 V onset potential, 0.13 mA/cm2 current density and −0.21 V anodic peak potential). The physical and chemical properties of the hybrid electrocatalysts were characterized using optical and electrochemical techniques. Additionally, the electrochemical test indicated that Pd 2 Ru 1 exhibited superior poisoning resistance and improved electrochemical stability compared to other tested materials. Also, the catalyst generated close to 0.055 A hydrogen production current while the presence of ethanol enhanced the oxidative current. The performance of the cell at two different temperatures (22 and 56 °C) was also elucidated with up to 0.87 and 0.57 V voltage outputs respectively. The study revealed the potential of Pd 2 Ru 1 as an efficient anodic electrocatalyst in the ethylene glycol direct fuel cell assemblies.

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Vhahangwele Mudzunga; Thabo Matthews; Siyabonga Patrick Mbokazi; Nobanathi Wendy Maxakato; Olayemi J. Fakayode; Touhami Mokrani; Rudzani Sigwadi

Elsevier BV

Chemical Engineering; Energy; Chemistry

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