(1) Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Hacettepe University, 06532 Beytepe-Ankara, Turkey;(2) Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Gazi University, 06330 Etiler-Ankara, Turkey
Abstract:
Parameters which affect the electrosynthesis of 4,4-dinitroazobenzene from p-nitroaniline on platinum and PbO2 electrodes were investigated and optimum conditions were determined. Maximum conversion efficiency for electrosynthesis was 95% with a pure -PbO2 electrode. It was found that the electrocatalytic activity of a PbO2 electrode depends upon its / ratio and its degree of crystallinity. The effects of the added base and water on the conversion efficiency were also elucidated.