Significantly improved stability and water retention for Pt supported on W-doped SnO<sub>2</sub> to catalyse the oxygen reduction reaction in proton exchange membrane fuel cells
Wei Cao, Yiyang Mao, Bin Hu, Yongqing Yang, Wei Zhou, Zongping Shao
Abstract
Carbon exhibits significant corrosion issues when utilized as the support of Pt. Here, we show that Pt loaded on W-doped SnO 2 significantly improved stability and water retention for ORR in PEMFC.
Topics & Concepts
Proton exchange membrane fuel cellOxygen reduction reactionFuel cellsDopingOxygenCorrosionProtonMaterials scienceCarbon fibersMembraneChemical engineeringReduction (mathematics)Oxygen reductionCatalysisRedoxInorganic chemistryChemistryElectrochemistryElectrodeMetallurgyComposite materialPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryComposite numberEngineeringGeometryMathematicsQuantum mechanicsBiochemistryPhysicsOptoelectronicsElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionFuel Cells and Related MaterialsElectrochemical Analysis and Applications