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Chen-Xi Liu, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
Ze-Ping Zou, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
Mei-Xue Hu, College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, Hubei, China
Yu Ding, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
Yu Gu, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
Shuai Liu, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
Wen-Jing Nan, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
Yi-Chang Ma, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
Zhao-Bin Chen, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
Dong-Ping Zhan, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
Qiu-Gen Zhang, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, ChinaFollow
Lin Zhuang, College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, Hubei, ChinaFollow
Jia-Wei Yan, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, ChinaFollow
Bing-Wei Mao, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, ChinaFollow

Corresponding Author

Qiu-Gen Zhang (qgzhang@xmu.edu.cn);
Lin Zhuang (lzhuang@whu.edu.cn);
Jia-Wei Yan(jwyan@xmu.edu.cn);
Bing-Wei Mao(bwmao@xmu.edu.cn)

Abstract

Alkaline polymer electrolyte (APE) is the core component of modern alkaline hydrogen and oxygen fuel cells, and its single ion conductor nature makes the "electrode/APE" interfaces different from the conventional "electrode/solution" interfaces in terms of ion distribution, electrical double layer structure and polarization behavior. Due to the complexity of the APE and the associated solid-solid interfaces, fundamental investigations are challenging and deeper understanding of the structures and properties of such interfaces is in the infant stage. In this work, we aim to investigate the double layer structure from the aspects of differential capacitance curve and potential of zero charge (PZC) at the electrode/QAPPT (quaternary ammonia poly(Nmethyl-piperidine-co-p-terphenyl) interface. Cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and microelectrode-based immersion techniques were employed. The differential capacitance curves of Pt/QAPPT interfaces exhibited an asymmetric U-shaped feature with a minimum at the potential which is consistent with the PZTC measured by the immersion method. The capacitance raised less quickly on the negative than the positive sides of the PZTC. These results reflect the characteristics of the single ion conductor and role of alkaline polyelectrolytes in modifying the double layer structure of the electrode/APE interfaces.

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Keywords

Alkaline polymer electrolyte; Microelectrode; Differential capacitance curve; Potential of zero charge; Double layer structure

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Publication Date

2024-03-28

Online Available Date

2023-06-08

Revised Date

2023-04-25

Received Date

2023-03-15

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