Synergistic effect of polyaniline on stabilizing Pt nanoparticles in PEMFCs
Chenzhao Li, Limin Zhu, Liang Song, Guangqi Zhu, Qi Zhang, Yuyue Zhao, Qing Gong, Cheng‐Jun Sun, Yuzi Liu, Kotaro Sasaki, Jian Xie
Abstract
PANI-grafted carbon supports can stabilize Pt nanoparticles (NPs) during PEMFC operation. The location of the NPs depends on PANI loading, with only optimal PANI loading (33 wt%) holding the NPs close to the carbon surface – enhancing the stability.
Topics & Concepts
PolyanilineNanoparticleMaterials scienceProton exchange membrane fuel cellChemical engineeringCarbon fibersNanotechnologyComposite materialFuel cellsPolymerPolymerizationComposite numberEngineeringFuel Cells and Related MaterialsElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvanced Battery Materials and Technologies