Abstract
This chapter focuses on the application of vibrational sum frequency generation (SFG) spectroscopy to study the molecular structure of electrode-electrolyte and electrified liquid-gas interfaces. Vibrational SFG is inherently interface specific because a second-order process such as SFG is not allowed in the bulk of materials with inversion symmetry. The development of direct ethanol fuel cells demands an in-depth understanding of ethanol's electrooxidation reactions. With recent advances in the practical design of alkaline fuel cells, a thorough understanding of the ethanol electrooxidation mechanism in alkaline media is now more important than ever. The chapter provides novel insights into this mechanism by examining new data on surface-adsorbed reaction intermediates at fuel cell relevant conditions. Foams are materials of particular importance since they have a broad range of applications such as metal foams for light-weight structures, polymer foams for thermal insulation, as well as in textured food products.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Vibrational Spectroscopy at Electrified Interfaces |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Pages | 120-150 |
| Number of pages | 31 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118658871 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781118157176 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jul 29 2013 |
Keywords
- Electrified interfaces
- Electrocatalysis
- Electrooxidation reactions
- Ethanol fuel cells
- Protein foams
- Spectroscopy
- Vibrational sum frequency generation (SFG)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry