Changes in the electrochemical response of noble metals produced by square-wave potential perturbations : A new technique for the preparation of reproducible electrode surfaces of interest in electrocatalysis

A square-wave potential anodizing procedure to obtain noble metal surfaces with both a controlled roughness and a reproducible electrochemical response is presented. The influence of the characteristics of the square-wave potential perturbation are systematically studied. The modification of the sur...

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Autores principales: Chialvo, Abel Cesar, Triaca, Walter Enrique, Arvia, Alejandro Jorge
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Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 1983
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Acceso en línea:http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/79603
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Sumario:A square-wave potential anodizing procedure to obtain noble metal surfaces with both a controlled roughness and a reproducible electrochemical response is presented. The influence of the characteristics of the square-wave potential perturbation are systematically studied. The modification of the surface takes place through the formation of a hydrated platinum oxide layer which is later electroreduced. The mechanism of growth of the hydrated oxide layer under both square-wave potential perturbation and potentiostatic conditions is critically discussed in terms of a complex sandwich-type structure.