Highly active ZIF-8@CNT composite catalysts as cathode materials for anion exchange membrane fuel cells
Rohit Kumar, Marek Mooste, Zubair Ahmed, Srinu Akula, Ivar Zekker, Margus Marandi, Maike Käärik, Jaan Leis, Arvo Kikas, Alexey Treshchalov, Markus Otsus, Jaan Aruväli, Vambola Kisand, Aile Tamm, Kaido Tammeveski
Abstract
This study investigates the oxygen reduction reaction activity of transition-metal-doped ZIF-8 and carbon-nanotube-based composite catalysts in alkaline media and their performance in anion-exchange membrane fuel cells using an Aemion+® 15 μm AEM.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisCathodeComposite numberCarbon nanotubeMaterials scienceFuel cellsMembraneProton exchange membrane fuel cellIon exchangeOxygen reduction reactionChemical engineeringIonInorganic chemistryElectrodeChemistryNanotechnologyElectrochemistryComposite materialOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryBiochemistryEngineeringElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionFuel Cells and Related MaterialsConducting polymers and applications