Properties of Electrochemically Generated Poly(p-Phenylene)

Abstract

Poly(p-phenylene) (PPP) electrodes formed by anodic oxidation of biphenyl in acetonitrile solutions were examined. As a cell, we observe generally high discharge current densities and rapid discharge rates. PPP electrochemistry and cell performance were found to depend significantly on the nature of the supporting electrolyte present during electrosynthesis and doping. These electrodes were also found to catalyze O2 reduction. Raman and scanning electron microscopic results are presented. Keywords: Conducting polymers, Raman spectroscopy, Surface species.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 15, 1988
Accession Number
ADA197636

Entities

People

  • Diane B. Parry
  • Douglas N. Bennion
  • Joel M. Harris
  • Kevin Ashley
  • Stanley Pons

Organizations

  • University of Utah

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Conductive Polymers
  • Electrochemistry
  • Electrodeposition
  • Electrodes
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Films
  • Materials
  • Microscopy
  • Perchlorates
  • Polymeric Films
  • Polymers
  • Raman Spectroscopy
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy
  • Spectroscopy

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  • Chemistry

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  • Microelectronics