Carbon-based catalyst supports for oxygen reduction in proton-exchange membrane fuel cells

Zaman，Shahid1; Wang，Min2; Liu，Haijun1; Sun，Fengman1; Yu，Yang1; Shui，Jianglan3; Chen，Ming1; Wang，Haijiang1

2022-10-01

10.1016/j.trechm.2022.07.007

Trends in Chemistry   Impact Factor & Quartile

2589-5974

Carbon-based materials are commonly used supports for platinum (Pt) electrocatalysts in proton-exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. However, the limited stability of carbon supports poses a significant challenge in meeting the long lifespan of Pt catalysts. Carbon supports are prone to corrosion in fuel cells, resulting in detachment, aggregation, dissolution, and Ostwald ripening of supported Pt nanoparticles (NPs), leading to electrochemical surface area loss and decreased catalytic activity. In this review, we summarize recent progress in carbon-based catalyst supports and highlight the crucial role of modified carbon supports in oxygen reduction electrocatalysis. A comprehensive evaluation of several carbon support materials shows that support modification is critical for enhanced metal–support interaction and durability. Finally, the proposed perspectives highlight the key features of effective catalyst support for durable electrocatalysts in PEM fuel cells.

carbon support durability heteroatom doping metal support interaction oxygen reduction electrocatalyst PEM fuel cell

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English

First

Guangdong Province Introduction of Innovative R&D Team[2016ZT06N500];

Chemistry

Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

WOS:000861833800005

ELSEVIER

20223712730120

Carbon ; Catalyst activity ; Catalyst supports ; Corrosion ; Durability ; Electrocatalysis ; Electrolysis ; Electrolytic reduction ; Oxygen ; Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC)

Ore Treatment:533.1 ; Fuel Cells:702.2 ; Electrochemistry:801.4.1 ; Chemical Reactions:802.2 ; Chemical Agents and Basic Industrial Chemicals:803 ; Chemical Products Generally:804

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1.Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering,Southern University of Science and Technology,Shenzhen,518055,China
2.College of New Energy,China University of Petroleum (East China),Qingdao,266580,China
3.School of Materials Science and Engineering,Beihang University,Beijing,100191,China

Zaman，Shahid,Wang，Min,Liu，Haijun,et al. Carbon-based catalyst supports for oxygen reduction in proton-exchange membrane fuel cells[J]. Trends in Chemistry,2022,4(10):886-906.

Zaman，Shahid.,Wang，Min.,Liu，Haijun.,Sun，Fengman.,Yu，Yang.,...&Wang，Haijiang.(2022).Carbon-based catalyst supports for oxygen reduction in proton-exchange membrane fuel cells.Trends in Chemistry,4(10),886-906.

Zaman，Shahid,et al."Carbon-based catalyst supports for oxygen reduction in proton-exchange membrane fuel cells".Trends in Chemistry 4.10(2022):886-906.