The catalysis of NAD+, NADP+ and nicotinic amide for methanol electrooxidation at platinum electrode

A group of liquid catalysts composed of nicotinic amide functioning on the anode of DMFC were investigated at a Pt electrode, which were nicotinic amide, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD(+)) and its phosphate (NAD (P)(+)). The kinetics of methanol anode oxidation in the three reaction systems was compared by measuring patentiodynamic current-potential curves and AC impedances. The experimental results show that the dynamic behavior of methanol oxidation at a Pt electrode has been changed with adding the three substances. The influence of temperature on the catalysis of these coenzymes and nicotinic amide was discussed by comparing the AC impedances spectra of methanol oxidation at different temperatures.