CPE/Zn/Polymer/Bacteria Anode for Methanol Fuel Cells
Abstract
The aim of this study was to shed light on the process of CH₃OH bacterial electrolytic oxidation, catalysed by a Zn-modified CPE, in the presence of PM polymer in a solution containing 0.3 g NaCl dissolved in 20 mL distilled water.Electrodes were fabricated by depositing Zn on a CPE using potentiostat and galvanostatic techniques.Optical morphology analysis and microscopy techniques revealed Zn efficient dispersion on C, forming well-structured and connected clusters.The study of electrode behavior using CV techniques revealed catalytic effects that improved CH₃OH oxidation results.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Microbial Fuel Cells and Bioremediation
Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
Fuel Cells and Related Materials
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Portugaliae electrochimica acta
- Volume
- 44
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 313–321
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN