Abstract
A carbon-supported Rh phthalocyanine catalyzed the electro-oxidation of glucose in basic solution. The overpotentials for the oxidation are lower than those with other conventional Co phthalocyanine-based catalysts. This electrocatalytic oxidation is coupled with the redox potential of Rh phthalocyanine. The introduction of an electron-donating group causes negative shift in the redox potential, and decreases the onset potential for the oxidation of glucose. The Rh phthalocyanine catalyst needs activation before the catalytic oxidation of glucose. This activation is achieved by the exposure of the catalyst to negative potentials. This catalyst also oxidizes gluconate, which is a possible 2-electron oxidation product of glucose. Electrolysis of glucose solution shows that glucose undergoes multi-electron (more than 2) oxidation by the Rh phthalocyanine.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
