Fabrication of nanocomposite networks using Pd nanoparticles/Polydiphenylamine anchored on the surface of reduced graphene oxide: An efficient anode electrocatalyst for oxidation of methanol
Suba Lakshmi Madaswamy, N. Veni Keertheeswari, Asma A. Alothman, Murefah mana Al‐Anazy, Khadraa N. Alqahtani, Saikh Mohammad Wabaidur, Ragupathy Dhanusuraman
Abstract
Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) are an essential aspect of electricity and fuel concerns. Herein, we report a new combination of Palladium nanoparticles anchored on polydiphenylamine with reduced graphene oxide network (rGO/PDPA/Pd) nanohybrid synthesized via an in-situ chemical strategy. The rGO/PDPA/Pd electrocatalyst shows excellent electrocatalytic activity, lower oxidation potential (−0.1 V), improved current density (2.85 mA/cm2), excellent cyclic stability (94%), and longevity (1200 s) towards methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) in the alkaline medium, when compared to commercial Pd/C electrocatalyst. Significantly, the forward oxidation peak potential of rGO/PDPA/Pd electrocatalyst was shifted negatively by 110 mV as compared to commercial Pd/C electrocatalyst. These results suggest that rGO/PDPA/Pd electrocatalyst is considered as an effective anode catalyst for DMFCs.