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Recent advances in Pt-based electrocatalysts for PEMFCs.

Xuewei Zhang^1,2, Haiou Li^1,2, Jian Yang¹

¹Weichai Power Intelligent Manufacturing Joint Research Institute, INET, Tsinghua University Beijing China.

|April 15, 2022

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Researchers are improving platinum-based electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reactions in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). Advances in alloys, core-shell structures, and support materials enhance catalyst activity and durability for better fuel cell performance.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Electrochemistry
Energy Conversion

Background:

Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) require highly active and durable electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) to reduce costs and improve performance.
Platinum (Pt)-based electrocatalysts are crucial for ORR, but enhancing their efficiency and longevity remains a key challenge in fuel cell technology.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and analyze recent advancements in Pt-based electrocatalysts for ORR.
To highlight strategies for improving the activity and durability of these catalysts.
To compare catalyst performance in rotating disk electrode (RDE) tests versus membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs).

Main Methods:

Analysis of literature on Pt alloys and Pt-M core-shell structures.
Investigation of particle size effects, support materials, and doping strategies.
Review of post-treatment methods for catalyst enhancement.
Inclusion of performance data from membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) for practical relevance.

Main Results:

Pt alloys, core-shell structures, optimized particle sizes, and advanced support materials show significant promise for enhanced ORR activity.
Doping and post-treatment techniques offer further improvements in catalyst performance and stability.
Performance in MEAs is critical, as RDE results do not always translate to real-world fuel cell conditions.

Conclusions:

Continued research into Pt-based electrocatalysts, focusing on nanostructure design, composition, and support interactions, is vital for advancing PEMFC technology.
Translating high RDE performance to MEA performance is essential for practical application and commercialization of fuel cells.