Abstract
A novel catalyst, polyoxometallate-stabilized platinum–ruthenium alloy nanoparticles supported on multiwalled carbon nanotubes (Pt–Ru–PMo 12-MWNTs), was synthesized by a microwave-assisted polyol process. The effects of microwave reaction time, microwave reaction power, and pH value of the reaction solution on the electrocatalytic properties of Pt–Ru–PMo 12-MWNTs catalysts were also investigated. The polyoxometallate (PMo 12) formed a self-assembled monolayer on the surface of the Pt/Ru nanoparticles and MWNTs, which effectively prevented the agglomeration of Pt, Ru nanoparticles and MWNTs, due to the electrostatic repulsive interactions between the negatively charged PMo 12 monolayers. Energy dispersive spectroscopy examination and electrochemical measurements showed that the loading content of Pt/Ru and their electrochemical activity vary with the synthesis conditions, such as pH, reaction time, and microwave power. It was found that the a Pt–Ru–PMo 12-MWNTs electrocatalyst with high Pt loading content, small crystallite size, and good electrocatalytic activity could be synthesized using a long reaction time, intermediate microwave power, and a pH value of 7. The electrocatalysts obtained were characterized using X-ray diffraction, and scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Their electrocatalytic properties were also investigated by using the cyclic voltammetry technique.
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