Properties of electrochemically generated poly( p-phenylene)

Poly( p-phenylene) (PPP) electrodes formed by anodic oxidation of biphenyl in acetonitrile solutions were examined. As a cell, we observe generally high discharge current densities and rapid discharge rates. PPP electrochemistry and cell performance were found to depend significantly on the nature o...

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Published in:Electrochimica acta 1989-05, Vol.34 (5), p.599-610
Main Authors: Ashley, Kevin, Parry, Diane B., Harris, Joel M., Pons, Stanley, Bennion, Douglas N., LaFollette, Rodney, Jones, Jeffery, King, Edward J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Exact sciences and technology
General and physical chemistry
Kinetics and mechanism of reactions
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Summary:Poly( p-phenylene) (PPP) electrodes formed by anodic oxidation of biphenyl in acetonitrile solutions were examined. As a cell, we observe generally high discharge current densities and rapid discharge rates. PPP electrochemistry and cell performance were found to depend significantly on the nature of the supporting electrolyte present during electrosynthesis and doping. These electrodes were also found to catalyse O 2 reduction. Raman and scanning electron microscopic results are also presented.
ISSN:0013-4686
1873-3859
DOI:10.1016/0013-4686(89)85002-9