Electrocatalysis by ad-atoms: Part II. Enhancement of the oxidation of methanol on platinum by ruthenium ad-atoms

doi:10.1016/S0022-0728(75)80261-0

Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry and Interfacial Electrochemistry

Volume 60, Issue 3, 25 April 1975, Pages 267-273

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The ad-electrode has the same electrocatalytic characteristics as the alloy electrode for the oxidation of methanol on Ru-Pt catalyst system. It is indicated that the surface atoms play predominant roles in cooperation with each other for the oxidation of methanol. This supports the bi-functional mechanism of electrocatalysis.

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Electrocatalysis by ad-atoms: Part II. Enhancement of the oxidation of methanol on platinum by ruthenium ad-atoms

Summary

J. Electroanal. Chem.

Denki Kagaku

J. Electroanal. Chem.

Proc. Roy. Soc. A

Elektrokhimiya

Denki Kagaku

Denki Kagaku