Morphological origins of the enhanced durability of a Pt/C electrocatalyst derived from Nafion®-stabilized colloidal Pt nanoparticles

Oliver J. Curnick, Paula M. Mendes, Bruno G. Pollet

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Abstract

The degradation behavior of Pt/C electrocatalysts derived from Nafion®-stabilized colloidal Pt was found to be dependent on their morphology. Catalysts having agglomerated Pt particles showed significantly enhanced durability compared with those having well-dispersed Pt, and compared with a commercial (E-Tek) Pt/C catalyst. It is proposed that the preparation route starting from Nafion®-stabilized colloidal Pt results in a highly-effective distribution of Nafion® within the catalyst layer, which enhances durability via inhibition of particle growth mechanisms.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPolymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells 10, PEFC 10
Pages557-561
Number of pages5
Edition1 PART 1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event10th Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Symposium, PEFC 10 - 218th ECS Meeting - Las Vegas, United States
Duration: 10 Oct 201015 Oct 2010

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number1 PART 1
Volume33
ISSN (Print)1938-5862
ISSN (Electronic)1938-6737

Conference

Conference10th Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Symposium, PEFC 10 - 218th ECS Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas
Period10/10/1015/10/10

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering(all)

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