OICC Press Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry 2193-8865 5 1 (March 2015) 2014 09 11 Ni nanoparticle modified graphite electrode for methanol electrocatalytic oxidation in alkaline media 10.1007/s40097-014-0124-z EN Gh. S. Ferdowsi Faculty of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, 1684613114, IR S. A. Seyedsadjadi Faculty of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, 1684613114, IR A. Ghaffarinejad Research Laboratory of Real Samples Analysis, Faculty of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, 1684613114, IR Electroanalytical Chemistry Research Centre, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, 1684613114, IR Journal Article 2014 09 11 Abstract Abstract Ni nanoparticles with an electroless procedure were deposited on the graphite rod, and the performance of the proposed electrode was evaluated for electrocatalytic oxidation of methanol in alkaline media. The structure and morphology of the electrode surface were examined with X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray analysis and scanning electron microscopy techniques. Voltammetric and amperometric studies indicated that the onset potential of the methanol oxidation is low (0.42 V) and the electrode stability is good. In addition to these advantages, due to ease of preparation and low cost, it can be used as an anode in methanol fuel cells. Graphical abstract