Role of sp3/sp2 ratio on the electrocatalytic properties of boron-doped diamond electrodes: A mini review

Sergi Garcia-Segura, Elisama Vieira Dos Santos, Carlos Alberto Martínez-Huitle

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Abstract

Abstract Recent investigations have confirmed that the sp3 (diamond)/sp2 (graphite) ratio has a key role in the electrochemical properties of boron-doped diamond electrodes. The sp2-carbon impurities affect the voltammetric background current, potential window and molecular adsorption, influencing the electron-transfer kinetics. This parameter also affects the non-active nature of BDD, promoting important variations on the degradation pathway followed during electro-oxidation of organic compounds as well as production of oxidants. These effects are critically discussed and evaluated, providing an up-to-date mini-review.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number5484
Pages (from-to)52-55
Number of pages4
JournalElectrochemistry Communications
Volume59
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 27 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Electro-oxidation
  • Electroanalysis
  • Graphite content
  • Oxidants
  • Water treatment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrochemistry

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