Comparative studies between classic and wireless electrochemical promotion of a Pt catalyst for ethylene oxidation

Danai Poulidi, Ian S. Metcalfe

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Abstract

A comparative study between a classic and a wireless electrochemical promotion experiment was undertaken as a tool towards the better understanding of both systems. The catalytic modification of a platinum catalyst for ethylene oxidation was studied. The catalyst was supported on yttria-stabilised-zirconia (YSZ), a known pure oxide ion conductor, for the classic experiment and La 0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O 3-δ-a mixed oxide ion electronic conductor-was used for the wireless experiment. The two systems showed certain similarities in terms of the reaction classification (in both cases electrophobic behaviour was observed) and the promotion mechanism. Significant difference was observed in the time scales and the reversibility of the induced rate modification.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1121-1126
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Applied Electrochemistry
Volume38
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2008

Keywords

  • Catalysis remote control
  • Electrochemical promotion
  • Mixed conductor

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrochemistry

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