Bipolar polymeric arrangements on electrodes

Israel Rubinstein, Isaak Rubinstein

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Abstract

Various theoretical and experimental aspects of ionomeric bipolar polymer films on electrodes are presented. Theoretical expressions estimating the rate of leakage of electroactive counterions incorporated in the inner layer predict a possible reduction of several orders of magnitude in the rate relative to single ion-exchange layers. These expectations are well met by experimental results for electroactive anions (Fe(CN)63- in poly(xylylviologen)) as well as cations (Fe2+ in Nafion). In both cases a substantial long-term stabilization is obtained for the bipolar arrangements, in qualitative agreement with theory. It is also shown that the application of the outer polymer layer enables the use of soluble ion-exchange polymers for electrode surface modification.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)235-241
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Physical Chemistry
Volume91
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1987
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering (all)
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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