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An overview of the electrochemical reduction of oxygen at carbon-based modified electrodes

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We present an overview of the electrochemical reduction of oxygen in water, focussing on carbon-based and modified carbon electrodes. This process is of importance for gas sensing, in fuel cells and in the electrosynthesis of hydrogen peroxide.

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Šljukić, B., Banks, C.E. & Compton, R.G. An overview of the electrochemical reduction of oxygen at carbon-based modified electrodes. JICS 2, 1–25 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03245775

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