Abstract
Purpose This paper aims to improve the corrosion resistance performance and stability of PbO2 electrodes in chloride wastewater. Design/methodology/approach The morphology of PbO2-ZrO2 nanocomposite electrodes was observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The open circuit potential (OCP) curves, anodic polarization curves, electrochemical impedance spectra, accelerated life tests, weight-loss tests and reusability tests were used to study the corrosion resistance properties and stability of PbO2-ZrO2 nanocomposite electrodes in NaCl solution. Findings SEM showed that the surface morphology of PbO2-ZrO2 nanocomposite electrodes became compacted and smooth. Electrochemical tests showed that ZrO2 nanoparticles could increase the OCP, corrosion potential and charge transfer resistance, and decrease the corrosion current density in 3.5 Wt. per cent NaCl electrolyte solution. Besides, PbO2-ZrO2 nanocomposite electrodes showed high reusability for acetamiprid degradation, the accelerated service life could reach 146 h, which was almost 3.3 times longer than that of PbO2 electrodes (44 h), weight-loss tests showed that the corrosion resistance for PbO2-ZrO2 nanocomposite electrodes was 2.3 times as compared to PbO2 electrodes. Originality/value By the codeposition of ZrO2 nanoparticles, the corrosion resistance performance and stability of PbO2 electrodes in NaCl electrolyte were improved.
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