Self-assembled monolayers for electrostatic electrocatalysis and enhanced electrode stability in thermogalvanic cells
Kristine Laws, Mark A. Buckingham, Leigh Aldous
Abstract
Thermogalvanic cells can convert temperature gradients ( e.g. waste heat) into electricity; here we demonstrate how electrostatically charged self-assembled monolayers can act as molecular electrocatalysts, plus reduce electrode passivation.
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ElectrocatalystMonolayerElectrodeRedoxNanotechnologyElectrochemistryNafionChemical engineeringAqueous solutionMaterials scienceFaraday efficiencyChemistryInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryEngineeringElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionElectrochemical Analysis and ApplicationsMolecular Junctions and Nanostructures