Multifunctional graphene/platinum/Nafion hybrids via ice templating

J Am Chem Soc. 2011 Apr 27;133(16):6122-5. doi: 10.1021/ja200244s. Epub 2011 Apr 4.

Abstract

We report the synthesis of multifunctional hybrids in both films and bulk form, combining electrical and ionic conductivity with porosity and catalytic activity. The hybrids are synthesized by a two-step process: (a) ice templation of an aqueous suspension comprised of Nafion, graphite oxide, and chloroplatinic acid to form a microcellular porous network and (b) mild reduction in hydrazine or monosodium citrate which leads to graphene-supported Pt nanoparticles on a Nafion scaffold.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Fluorocarbon Polymers / chemistry*
  • Graphite / chemistry*
  • Ice*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Platinum / chemistry*

Substances

  • Fluorocarbon Polymers
  • Ice
  • perfluorosulfonic acid
  • Platinum
  • Graphite