In this study, a series of Pd-supported black phosphorus–graphene
(Pd/BP-G) catalysts are prepared to explore their electrocatalytic
performances in the electrooxidation of ethanol in alkaline media.
The characterization results show that BP is combined with activated
graphene to form a P–C bond and a P–O–C bond
heterojunction. Pd nanoparticles equally anchor on the BP-G hybrid,
and Pd/BP-G exhibited enhanced electrocatalytic activity for the ethanol
oxidation reaction in alkaline media. The electrochemically active
surface area and mass activity for the Pd/BP-G catalyst reached 210.4
m2
·gPd
–1 and
3960.0 mA·mgPd
–1, which are 9.54
and 5.86 times higher than those of commercial Pd/C, respectively.
Further studies show that Pd/BP-G catalysts have reliable stabilities
and faster reaction kinetics. These results indicate that the prepared
Pd/BP-G catalysts have great application potentials in direct ethanol
fuel cells.