The effect of Sn loading (5-30 mol %) on Pt catalysts supported on reduced graphene oxide was investigated for ethanol electro-oxidation in acidic medium. Reduced graphene oxide was synthesized via graphite oxidation-exfoliation process in liquid phase and chemical reduction. Pt and Pt x Sn y catalysts were deposited on reduced graphene oxide by a NaBH 4 impregnation-reduction method. The adopted procedures allowed the synthesis of graphene-like nanosheets where single Sn-doped Pt nanoparticles were impregnated. Pt lattice parameter and micro-strain increased with Sn addition, confirming the formation of a solid solution. Concerning ethanol electro-oxidation, Pt was more active when supported on reduced graphene oxide whereas the introduction of Sn enhanced the catalyst activity, leading to lower ethanol oxidation potentials and higher current densities.
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