• 文献标题:   Optimization and Tunability of 2D Graphene and 1D Carbon Nanotube Electrocatalysts Structure for PEM Fuel Cells
  • 文献类型:   Article
  • 作  者:   REMY E, THOMAS YRJ, GUETAZ L, FOUDAONANA F, JACQUES PA, HEITZMANN M
  • 作者关键词:   pemfc, mwcnts multi wall carbon nanotube, graphene, nanostructured catalyst support, durability/stability
  • 出版物名称:   CATALYSTS
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  • 通讯作者地址:   Univ Grenoble Alpes
  • 被引频次:   1
  • DOI:   10.3390/catal8090377
  • 出版年:   2018

▎ 摘  要

In this work, N-doped Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) and Few Graphene Layers (FGLs) have been functionalized with platinum nanoparticles using two methods starting with hexachloroplatinic acid as precursor: (i) ethylene glycol (EG) reduction and (ii) impregnation followed by reduction in hydrogen atmosphere. Morphological scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) analyses showed a homogenous dispersion of metal particles with narrow-size distribution onto both carbon supports (Pt/C loadings between 30 wt % and 40 wt %). Electrocatalytic properties of the as-synthetized catalysts toward the Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR) was evaluated in aqueous electrolyte using a three electrodes electrochemical cell by cyclic voltammetry (CV) in rotating disk electrode (RDE). It is shown that a mixture of Pt supported on MWCNT and FGLs allows to enhance both the electrochemical surface area and the activity of the catalyst layer. Ageing tests performed on that optimized active layer showed higher stability than conventional Pt/C.