The effect of the Mn-ion oxidation state on propylene carbonate decomposition

摘要

Cyclic voltammetry revealed that the 0oxidation voltage of propylene carbonate (PC) containing 1 M LICIO_4 on MnO, Mn_2O_3 and MnO_2 is approximately 4.7 V. this suggests that the oxidation of PC is independent of the Mn-ion oxidation state. Gas chromatography Results support the voltammetry results. Co_2 is the major gas evolved form the deomposition of PC on MnO, Mn_2O_3 and MnO_2.