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Inhibition of potential-induced surface reconstruction on Au(100) electrode by the products of tyramine electro-oxidation
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Electrochimica Acta . Oct2011, Vol. 56 Issue 24, p8625-8629. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Abstract: Our studies are focused on the stability of the unreconstructed Au(100) surface against potential-induced reconstruction in a solution containing products of tyramine (T) electro-oxidation. It is demonstrated by cyclic voltammetry and capacity measurements that in the presence of T, which reduces the stability of the reconstructed Au(100) surface, the potential-induced surface reconstruction is a fast process on condition that a preceding positive going scan is performed to potentials from the double layer region. Further extension of this scans to the potential region where the oxidation of T takes place, causes a considerable slow down of the potential-induced reconstruction. Kinetics of the potential-induced reconstruction in a solution containing products of T electro-oxidation is investigated. Inhibition of this process is explained by a strong adsorption of species produced during T oxidation on the gold surface. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00134686
- Volume :
- 56
- Issue :
- 24
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Electrochimica Acta
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 65803298
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2011.07.061