The influence of clay modification on electrochemical behavior of quinhydrone

Abstract

Montmorillonite originated from Wyoming was modified by acid activation and aluminum pillaring process. The samples of clay obtained in this manner, as well as starting clay, were applied at the surface of a glassy carbon electrode by the means of Nafion. The activity of these electrodes was investigated on the redox couple quinone/hydroquinone (Q/QH2) in buffered and unbuffered solutions. The type of clay modification influenced the activity of the electrodes and the mechanism of the redox reaction.

Keywords

• montmorillonite
• clay modifikation
• modified electrode
• quinhydron