Synthesis of platinum/multi-wall carbon nanotube catalysts

2004 ◽  
Vol 19 (8) ◽  
pp. 2279-2284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pan Mu ◽  
Tang Haolin ◽  
Mu Shichun ◽  
Yuan Runzhang
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Particle Morphology ◽  
Reduction Reaction ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Low Pt Loading ◽  
Exchange Membrane ◽  
Multi Wall Carbon Nanotube

The purpose of this research is to investigate the feasibility of the synthesis of platinum/multi-wall carbon nanotube (Pt/MWNT) catalysts and such catalysts' application in fuel cells. The as-received MWNTs were purified and decorated by pretreatment. Infrared-spectrum indicates the carboxylic (-COOH) and carbonyl (-C=O) groups were introduced on the surface of the MWNTs after pretreatment. These functional groups will act as anchor sites for the Pt deposition. Then the Pt particles in nano scale were deposited on the surface of MWNTs by reduction of a solution of hexachloroplatinic acid. Transmission electron microscopy examination reveals that Pt particles are attached to the surface of MWNTs. If as-received MWNTs are not pretreated in the proper way, the Pt particle aggregates are mostly found on the open end of MWNTs. Occasionally Pt penetrated inside the tube of MWNTs. The relationship between the Pt particle morphology and the conditions of pretreatment and reduction reaction is discussed. After heat treatment, Pt particles recrystallized to form the Pt/MWNT catalysts. The Pt/MWNT catalysts were applied to a single cell and the test result shows a promising future of these catalysts with low Pt loading when applied in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs).

scholarly journals Synthesis of polyaniline-wrapped carbon nanotube-supported PtCo catalysts for proton exchange membrane fuel cells: activity and stability tests

RSC Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (34) ◽  
pp. 20801-20810 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duanghathai Kaewsai ◽  
Pornpote Piumsomboon ◽  
Kejvalee Pruksathorn ◽  
Mali Hunsom
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Oxygen Reduction Reaction ◽  
Oxygen Reduction ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Pem Fuel Cell ◽  
Reduction Reaction ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Exchange Membrane

A series of the polyaniline (PAN)-wrapped carbon nanotube (CNT)-supported PtCo (PtCo/xPAN–CNT) catalysts was prepared for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell.

scholarly journals Design of ternary Pt-CoZn alloy catalysts coated with N-doped carbon towards acidic oxygen reduction

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xieweiyi Ye ◽  
Yakun Xue ◽  
Kaijia Li ◽  
Wen Tang ◽  
Xiao Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Oxygen Reduction Reaction ◽  
Oxygen Reduction ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Reduction Reaction ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Commercial Applications ◽  
Exchange Membrane ◽  
Alloy Catalysts

Improving the activity and durability of Pt-based electrocatalysts used in the acidic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is a great task for the commercial applications of proton-exchange membrane fuel cells. Alloying...

Development of high stable Pt-based ORR catalyst over Mn-modified polyaniline-based carbon nanofiber

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Zhu ◽  
Qingjun Chen ◽  
Jinghua Yu ◽  
Qian Zhou ◽  
Fanghui Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Oxygen Reduction Reaction ◽  
Oxygen Reduction ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Carbon Nanofiber ◽  
Carbon Support ◽  
Reduction Reaction ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Exchange Membrane

The corrosion of carbon support is one of key factors causing deactivation of Pt-based oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts for proton exchange membrane fuel cells. In this work, a highly...

A nitrogen and fluorine enriched Fe/Fe3C@C oxygen reduction reaction electrocatalyst for anion/proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Nanoscale ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 2542-2554 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohanraju Karuppannan ◽  
Ji Eun Park ◽  
Hyo Eun Bae ◽  
Yong-Hun Cho ◽  
Oh Joong Kwon
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Oxygen Reduction Reaction ◽  
Oxygen Reduction ◽  
Noble Metals ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Reduction Reaction ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Nitrogen Doped ◽  
Nitrogen Doped Carbon ◽  
Exchange Membrane

Nitrogen-doped carbon-encapsulated non-noble metals are promising electrocatalytic alternatives to Pt for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR).

scholarly journals Intermetallic Platinum Alloy Nanoparticles and Single Atoms Hybrid Electrocatalysts for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minhua Shao ◽  
Fei Xiao ◽  
Qi Wang ◽  
Gui-Liang Xu ◽  
Xueping Qin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Synergistic Effects ◽  
Reduction Reaction ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Alloy Nanoparticles ◽  
Single Atoms ◽  
Low Pt Loading ◽  
Exchange Membrane

Abstract Proton exchange membrane fuel cell converts hydrogen and oxygen into electricity with zero emission1. The high cost and low durability of Pt-based electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction hinder its wide applications2,3. The development of non-precious metal electrocatalysts also reaches the bottleneck because of the low activity and durability4,5. Here we rationally design a hybrid electrocatalyst consisting of atomically dispersed Pt and Fe single atoms and intermetallic PtFe alloy nanoparticles. The Pt mass activity of the hybrid catalyst is 3.5 times higher than that of commercial Pt/C in a fuel cell. More importantly, the fuel cell with an ultra-low Pt loading in the cathode (0.015 mgPt cm-2) shows unprecedented durability, with 93.6% activity retention after 100,000 cycles and no noticeable current drop at 0.6 V for at least 206 h. These results highlight the importance of the synergistic effects among active sites in hybrid electrocatalysts and provide an alternative way to design more active and durable low-Pt electrocatalysts for electrochemical devices.

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