<i>In situ</i> electrochemical synthesis of Pd aerogels as highly efficient anodic electrocatalysts for alkaline fuel cells
Chen Wang, Wei Gao, Xinhao Wan, Bin Yao, Wenjing Mu, Jie Gao, Qiangang Fu, Dan Wen
Abstract
Pd aerogels were obtained by the in situ electrochemical activation of PdO x aerogels and functioned as highly efficient anodic electrocatalysts towards the oxidation of various fuels in alkaline solution for potential fuel cell applications.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrochemistryAnodeIn situFuel cellsMaterials scienceAlkaline batteryChemical engineeringInorganic chemistryElectrodeChemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringPhysical chemistryElectrolyteElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionFuel Cells and Related MaterialsAdvanced battery technologies research