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Abstract
We have investigated the catalytic function and activity of C60 nanowhiskers (C60NWs) on glassy carbon electrodes to the electrochemical O2 reduction in aqueous solution by cyclic voltammetry. It is found that C60NWs are active catalysts for O2 reduction in aqueous solution, although pristine C60 powders do not show any activities. The porous and conductive features of C60NWs play important roles in the electrochemical O2 reduction.
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Funding
A part of this research was supported by the Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research of Ministry of Education and Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan.