Aligned carbon nanotube-Pt composite fuel cell catalyst by template electrodeposition

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Abstract

Solution phase deposition of aligned arrays of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in a platinum (Pt) matrix composite is demonstrated. The catalyst material is electrodeposited in an oriented manner on the nanoscale using anodised aluminium oxide (AAO) templates. The catalyst performance of the composite for the oxidation of methanol is shown. The carbon monoxide (CO) tolerance is increased and the catalyst function is improved by minimising the influence of adsorbed CO on the kinetics of the methanol oxidation reaction.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)411-418
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Power Sources
Volume185
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Oct 2008

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Composite
  • Electrocatalyst
  • Fuel cell
  • Methanol
  • Microfabricated
  • Template

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