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Title: PGM‐Free Cathode Catalysts for PEM Fuel Cells: A Mini‐Review on Stability Challenges

Journal Article · · Advanced Materials
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  1. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Richland WA 99352 USA
  2. INRS‐Énergie Matériaux et Télécommunications 1650 Boulevard Lionel Boulet Varennes Quebec J3X 1S2 Canada
  3. Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering University at Buffalo The State University of New York Buffalo NY 14260 USA
  4. Los Alamos National Laboratory Materials Physics and Applications Division Los Alamos NM 87545 USA

Abstract In recent years, significant progress has been achieved in the development of platinum group metal‐free (PGM‐free) oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts for proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. At the same time the limited durability of these catalysts remains a great challenge that needs to be addressed. This mini‐review summarizes the recent progress in understanding the main causes of instability of PGM‐free ORR catalysts in acidic environments, focusing on transition metal/nitrogen codoped systems (M‐N‐C catalysts, M: Fe, Co, Mn), particularly MN x moiety active sites. Of several possible degradation mechanisms, demetalation and carbon oxidation are found to be the most likely reasons for M‐N‐C catalysts/cathodes degradation.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
1495061
Journal Information:
Advanced Materials, Journal Name: Advanced Materials Vol. 31 Journal Issue: 31; ISSN 0935-9648
Publisher:
Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
Germany
Language:
English
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Cited by: 336 works
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