electrocatalysis – TechConnect Briefs

Bimetallic Nanoparticles for Advanced Energy Conversion Technologies

Sims C.M., Eichhorn B.W., University of Maryland, US

Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) are highly regarded as a clean alternative energy technology for motor vehicles, power generators, etc. One factor hindering their commercial viability is the poisoning of the hydrogen oxidation reaction [...]

Electrocatalytic activity of core-shell carbon-metal nanocomposites derived from carbon dioxide

Lee J.W., Zhang J., Kim Y., Byeon A., Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, KR

The polymer electrolyte fuel cells(PEFCs) have demonstrated one of promising devices to convert chemical energy of fuels with high energy efficiency, high power density, and low environment impact. Despite wide applications in many areas, the [...]

Fabrication of Nanoporous Metals by Dealloying of Ternary Alloys: Evaluation of their Electrocatalytic Properties

Vega A., Newman R.C., University of Toronto, CA

Novel nanoporous metals from ternary precursors (i.e., AgAu(Pt) alloys with a platinum content of 1, 2 and 4 at.%) have been developed by electrochemical dealloying. These structures represent a class of functional materials with intriguing [...]