Ti/SnO2-Sb2Ox-TiO2 Electrodeposited from Methanesulfonate Electrolytes: Preparation, Properties, and Performance

In this study, Ti/SnO2-Sb2Ox-TiO2 electrodes were produced using a sol-enhanced electrodeposition technique from methanesulfonate electrolytes. The surface microstructures of Ti/SnO2-Sb2Ox-TiO2 were observed, and their phase constituents were determined. The surface features were analyzed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Linear sweep voltammetry and degradation tests were also conducted to determine the degradation performance. The results show that the addition of TiO2 sol affects the microstructures of Ti/SnO2-Sb2Ox-TiO2 electrodes, while a uniform coating surface can be obtained at a proper sol concentration in electrolytes. Adding TiO2 sol also causes deep oxidation of Sb and generates more adsorbed oxygen on the electrode surface. The favorable surface features and the well-dispersed TiO2 in the coatings of 10 mL/L TiO2 modified Ti/SnO2-Sb2Ox-TiO2 electrodes award them the best electrocatalytic performance, and their uniform coating surface prolongs the electrode service life.

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Ti/SnO2-Sb2Ox-TiO2 electrodes were prepared using a sol-enhanced electrodeposition technique from methanesulfonate electrolytes. The surface features, phase constituents, and degradation performance of Ti/SnO2-Sb2Ox-TiO2 electrodes were investigated. The addition of TiO2 sol affected the microstructures of the electrodes and a uniform coating surface could be obtained at a proper sol concentration. TiO2 sol also caused deep oxidation of Sb and generated more adsorbed oxygen on the electrode surface. The Ti/SnO2-Sb2Ox-TiO2 electrodes modified with 10 mL/L TiO2 exhibited the best electrocatalytic performance and prolonged electrode service life, thanks to favorable surface features and well-dispersed TiO2 coating.