In this work, porous poly (2-Methoxyaniline) film prepared in the presence of sodium dodecyl sulfate (P2MA-SDS) is used as a potent support for dispersion of bimetallic palladium-copper nanoparticles (Pd-Cu NPs) towards the electrooxidation of formic acid (HCOOH) in sulfuric acid solution. The Pd-Cu NPs are prepared through galvanic replacement reaction between PdII ions and Cu particles. The SEM, EDS and electrochemical methods were used to characterize the prepared Pd-Cu NPs. The obtained results show that the Pd-Cu exhibited significantly high current density of HCOOH oxidation compared to other catalysts and utilization of Cu NPs enhances the electrocatalytic activity towards electrooxidation. The enhanced performance is related to the synergetic effect between Pd-Cu NPs and P2MA-SDS film. The effects of galvanic replacement time, potential sweep rates, and concentration of HCOOH on the catalytic activity of the electrocatalyst as well as long-term stability are investigated by the various electrochemical techniques.
