A high-performance bioanode based on a nitrogen-doped short tubular carbon loaded Au nanoparticle co-immobilized mediator and glucose oxidase for glucose/O2 biofuel cells

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (35) ◽  
pp. 29142-29148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenyang Wang ◽  
Kanghua Jiang ◽  
Xiaohua Zhang ◽  
Jinhua Chen
Keyword(s):  
Glucose Oxidase ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Biofuel Cells ◽  
Au Nanoparticle ◽  
Au Nps ◽  
Nitrogen Doped

A high-performance bioanode for glucose/O2 biofuel cells based on N-STCs loaded Au NPs co-immobilized mediator and GOD was successfully developed.

Highly conductive electrocatalytic gold nanoparticle-assembled carbon fiber electrode for high-performance glucose-based biofuel cells

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (22) ◽  
pp. 13495-13505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheong Hoon Kwon ◽  
Yongmin Ko ◽  
Dongyeeb Shin ◽  
Seung Woo Lee ◽  
Jinhan Cho
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Gold Nanoparticle ◽  
High Power ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Biofuel Cells ◽  
Au Nanoparticle ◽  
Layer By Layer ◽  
Carbon Fiber Electrodes ◽  
Carbon Fiber Electrode ◽  
Fiber Electrode

Au nanoparticle-coated highly conductive carbon fiber electrodes for high-power glucose-biofuel cells were developed based on a layer-by-layer assembling method.

scholarly journals PT-BI Co-Deposit Shell on AU Nanoparticle Core: High Performance and Long Durability for Formic Acid Oxidation

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1049
Author(s):  
Young Jun Kim ◽  
Hyein Lee ◽  
Hee-Suk Chung ◽  
Youngku Sohn ◽  
Choong Kyun Rhee
Keyword(s):  
Formic Acid ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Hydrogen Adsorption ◽  
Precursor Solution ◽  
Formic Acid Oxidation ◽  
Au Nanoparticle ◽  
Acid Oxidation ◽  
Irreversible Adsorption ◽  
Adsorption Method ◽  
Au Nps

This work presents the catalysts of Pt-Bi shells on Au nanoparticle cores and Pt overlayers on the Pt-Bi shells toward formic acid oxidation (FAO). Pt and Bi were co-deposited on Au nanoparticles (Au NP) via the irreversible adsorption method using a mixed precursor solution of Pt and Bi ions, and the amount of the co-deposits was controlled with the repetition of the deposition cycle. Rinsing of the co-adsorbed ionic layers of Pt and Bi with a H2SO4 solution selectively removed the Bi ions to leave Pt-rich and Bi-lean (<0.4 atomic %) co-deposits on Au NP (Pt-Bi/Au NP), conceptually similar to de-alloying. Additional Pt was deposited over Pt-Bi/Au NPs (Pt/Pt-Bi/Au NPs) to manipulate further the physicochemical properties of Pt-Bi/Au NPs. Transmission electron microscopy revealed the core–shell structures of Pt-Bi/Au NPs and Pt/Pt-Bi/Au NPs, whose shell thickness ranged from roughly four to six atomic layers. Moreover, the low crystallinity of the Pt-containing shells was confirmed with X-ray diffraction. Electrochemical studies showed that the surfaces of Pt-Bi/Au NPs were characterized by low hydrogen adsorption abilities, which increased after the deposition of additional Pt. Durability tests were carried out with 1000 voltammetric cycles between −0.26 and 0.4 V (versus Ag/AgCl) in a solution of 1.0 M HCOOH + 0.1 M H2SO4. The initial averaged FAO performance on Pt-Bi/Au NPs and Pt/Pt-Bi/Au NPs (0.11 ± 0.01 A/mg, normalized to the catalyst weight) was higher than that of a commercial Pt nanoparticle catalyst (Pt NP, 0.023 A/mg) by a factor of ~5, mainly due to enhancement of dehydrogenation and suppression of dehydration. The catalytic activity of Pt/Pt-Bi/Au NP (0.04 ± 0.01 A/mg) in the 1000th cycle was greater than that of Pt-Bi/Au NP (0.026 ± 0.003 A/mg) and that of Pt NP (0.006 A/mg). The reason for the higher durability was suggested to be the low mobility of surface Pt atoms on the investigated catalysts.

Tuning the Photocatalytic Performance of Plasmonic Nanocomposites (ZnO/Aux) Driven in Visible Light

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-61
Author(s):  
Aneeya K. Samantara ◽  
Debasrita Dash ◽  
Dipti L. Bhuyan ◽  
Namita Dalai ◽  
Bijayalaxmi Jena
Keyword(s):  
Electron Transfer ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Transfer Rate ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Light Exposure ◽  
Au Nanoparticle ◽  
Electron Transfer Rate ◽  
Au Nps ◽  
Zno Nanostructure

: In this article, we explored the possibility of controlling the reactivity of ZnO nanostructures by modifying its surface with gold nanoparticles (Au NPs). By varying the concentration of Au with different wt% (x = 0.01, 0.05, 0.08, 1 and 2), we have synthesized a series of (ZnO/Aux) nanocomposites (NCs). A thorough investigation of the photocatalytic performance of different wt% of Au NPs on ZnO nanosurface has been carried out. It was observed that ZnO/Au0.08 nanocomposite showed the highest photocatalytic activity among all concentrations of Au on the ZnO surface, which degrades the dye concentration within 2 minutes of visible light exposure. It was further revealed that with an increase in the size of plasmonic nanoparticles beyond 0.08%, the accessible surface area of the Au nanoparticle decreases. The photon absorption capacity of Au nanoparticle decreases beyond 0.08% resulting in a decrease in electron transfer rate from Au to ZnO and a decrease of photocatalytic activity. Background: Due to the industrialization process, most of the toxic materials go into the water bodies, affecting the water and our ecological system. The conventional techniques to remove dyes are expensive and inefficient. Recently, heterogeneous semiconductor materials like TiO2 and ZnO have been regarded as potential candidates for the removal of dye from the water system. Objective: To investigate the photocatalytic performance of different wt% of Au NPs on ZnO nanosurface and the effect of the size of Au NPs for photocatalytic performance in the degradation process. Methods: A facile microwave method has been adopted for the synthesis of ZnO nanostructure followed by a reduction of gold salt in the presence of ZnO nanostructure to form the composite. Results: ZnO/Au0.08 nanocomposite showed the highest photocatalytic activity which degrades the dye concentration within 2 minutes of visible light exposure. The schematic mechanism of electron transfer rate was discussed. Conclusion: Raspberry shaped ZnO nanoparticles modified with different percentages of Au NPs showed good photocatalytic behavior in the degradation of dye molecules. The synergetic effect of unique morphology of ZnO and well anchored Au nanostructures plays a crucial role.

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