| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1294429 | Journal of Power Sources | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Highly stable graphitic mesoporous carbons (GMPCs) are synthesized by heat-treating polymer-templated mesoporous carbon (MPC) at 2600 °C. The electrochemical durability of GMPC as Pt catalyst support (Pt/GMPC) is compared with that of carbon black (Pt/XC-72). Comparisons are made using potentiostatic and cyclic voltammetric techniques on the respective specimens under conditions simulating the cathode environment of PEMFC (proton exchange membrane fuel cell). The results indicate that the Pt/GMPC is much more stable than Pt/XC-72, with 96% lower corrosion current. The Pt/GMPC also exhibits a greatly reduced loss of catalytic surface area: 14% for Pt/GMPC vs. 39% for Pt/XC-72.
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Authors
Paul V. Shanahan, Lianbin Xu, Chengdu Liang, Mahesh Waje, Sheng Dai, Y.S. Yan,