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Topics in Catalysis
Published in: Topics in Catalysis 17-18/2016

01-08-2016 | Original Paper

Oxygen Electrocatalysis on Dealloyed Pt Nanocatalysts

Authors: Stefanie Kühl, Peter Strasser

Published in: Topics in Catalysis | Issue 17-18/2016

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Abstract

We review the fundamental principles, the preparation and catalytic performance of dealloyed Pt core–shell electrocatalysts for the electroreduction of molecular oxygen. This reaction is key to the efficiency of all fuel cell cathodes, as the oxygen electrocatalysis exhibits much larger kinetic overpotentials compared to typical fuel cell anode reactions. We discuss structural surface lattice strain in metal overlayers and show that they serve as models for nanostructured core–shell catalysts. We address preparation pathways with particular emphasis on the dealloying routes. Trends in reactivity of different dealloyed Pt core–shell catalysts are compared with a focus on the dealloyed Pt–Ni alloy system. Size effects are discussed. Practical catalytic performance data in automotive fuel cells and under automotive fuel cell conditions is provided and contrasted to other state-of-art catalyst concepts. This review concludes that dealloyed Pt core–shell cathode catalysts are currently the most attractive commercialization candidate for automotive applications.
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Metadata
Title
Oxygen Electrocatalysis on Dealloyed Pt Nanocatalysts
Authors
Stefanie Kühl
Peter Strasser
Publication date
01-08-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Topics in Catalysis / Issue 17-18/2016
Print ISSN: 1022-5528
Electronic ISSN: 1572-9028
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-016-0682-z

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