title: The impact of the alkali cation on the mechanism of the electro-oxidation of ethylene glycol on Pt.
abstract: By means of in situ IR spectroscopy we investigate the effect of dissolved alkali cations on the electro-oxidation of ethylene glycol on platinum in alkaline media. The results revealed that the increase in the oxidation currents (Li(+) < Na(+) < K(+)) is reflected in the increase in the ratio between carbonate and oxalate produced.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Chemistry of São Carlos, University of São Paulo, CP 780, CEP 13560-970, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Elton
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sitta
authors.forename: Bruno C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Batista
authors.forename: Hamilton
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Varela