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Area of Science:

  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Catalysis

Background:

  • Electrochemical durability of platinum (Pt) is critical for proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) performance.
  • Pt dissolution is a primary cause of PEMFC degradation, but its mechanism, especially during transient potential changes, remains poorly understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the underlying mechanism of chemical platinum dissolution.
  • To investigate the role of millisecond timescale potential perturbations in Pt dissolution.
  • To explore strategies for mitigating Pt dissolution by tuning electric double layer charging.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of open circuit potential profiles to identify transient species.
  • Investigation of electrochemical conditions relevant to PEMFC operation.
  • Proof-of-concept study on electric double layer charging effects.

Main Results:

  • A chemical Pt dissolution process occurring on millisecond timescales during potential perturbations was identified.
  • Metastable Pt species formation and simultaneous dissolution were observed at these short timescales.
  • Tuning electric double layer charging demonstrated a potential strategy to alleviate chemical Pt dissolution.

Conclusions:

  • Chemical Pt dissolution is a significant factor in PEMFC degradation, particularly under dynamic operating conditions.
  • Understanding and controlling transient processes at the millisecond scale are crucial for improving Pt stability.
  • Further development of rational synthetic and systematic strategies is needed to achieve stable Pt electrocatalysis in PEMFCs.