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Electrocatalyst utilization in phosphoric acid fuel cells

Journal Article · · Journal of the Electrochemical Society
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2044189· OSTI ID:82904
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  1. International Fuel Cells, South Windsor, CT (United States)
Platinum alloy catalysts (Pt{sub 0.5}o{sub 0.3}Cr{sub 0.2}) were supported on carbon to achieve 10, 15, and 20% platinum. The oxygen-reduction performances of these supported catalysts were evaluated for phosphoric acid fuel-cell cathodes. The higher mass fractions of catalyst allow for thinner catalyst layers. Theoretical modeling predicts improved performance under some conditions. The platinum alloy catalysts were fabricated into electrodes, and improved performance was seen experimentally in a half-cell apparatus.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC21-88MC24221
OSTI ID:
82904
Journal Information:
Journal of the Electrochemical Society, Journal Name: Journal of the Electrochemical Society Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 142; ISSN 0013-4651; ISSN JESOAN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English