Carbon-Supported PdCu Alloy as Extraordinary Electrocatalysts for Methanol Electrooxidation in Alkaline Direct Methanol Fuel Cells [PDF]
Nanomaterials, 2022 Palladium (Pd) nanostructures are highly active non-platinum anodic electrocatalysts in alkaline direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs), and their electrocatalytic performance relies highly on their morphology and composition.
Guixian Li +6 more
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Novel Anode Catalyst for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells [PDF]
The Scientific World Journal, 2014 PtRu catalyst is a promising anodic catalyst for direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) but the slow reaction kinetics reduce the performance of DMFCs. Therefore, this study attempts to improve the performance of PtRu catalysts by adding nickel (Ni) and iron
S. Basri +4 more
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Bead-Like Pt/C-Ionomer Porous Nanofibrous Networks Toward Advanced Electrochemical Reaction Management for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells [PDF]
MembranesEfficient management for electrochemical reactions within Pt/C electrodes, specifically the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and methanol oxidation reactions (MOR), is critical to the performance and long-life stability of direct methanol fuel cells ...
Ruili Sun +5 more
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Carbon Nanocomposite Membrane Electrolytes for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells—A Concise Review [PDF]
Nanomaterials, 2019 A membrane electrolyte that restricts the methanol cross-over while retaining proton conductivity is essential for better electrochemical selectivity in direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs).
Gutru Rambabu +2 more
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Dynamic thermal model development of direct methanol fuel cell
International Journal of Thermofluids, 2023 Direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) is fueled with liquid methanol coupled with air to produce power at reasonably lower operational conditions while resulting in by-products of carbon dioxide and water, which is more environmentally friendly.
Mohammad Biswas, Tabbi Wilberforce
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Practical and Reliable Methanol Concentration Sensor for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
Electrochemistry, 2021 An electrochemical methanol concentration sensor with practicality and reliability has been developed to apply for a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) system.
Shinsuke ANDOH +4 more
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Selectivity of Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Membranes [PDF]
Membranes, 2015 Sulfonic acid-functionalized polymer electrolyte membranes alternative to Nafion® were developed. These were hydrocarbon systems, such as blend sulfonated polyetheretherketone (s-PEEK), new generation perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA) systems, and composite zirconium phosphate–PFSA polymers. The membranes varied in terms of composition, equivalent weight,
Aricò Antonino S +6 more
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Investigation of MIL-53(Fe)-(COOH)2 as a Filler in Sulfonated Polystyrene/Polyethylene Membrane for Application in Direct Methanol Fuel Cell [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, 2023 Some of the main challenges of direct methanol fuel cell membranes are proton conduction and the high selectivity required. In the present study, new proton exchange membranes were developed using sulfonated polystyrene (SPS), polyethylene (PE), and a ...
Valiollah Mandanipour +4 more
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Enhancing the methanol tolerance of platinum nanoparticles for the cathode reaction of direct methanol fuel cells through a geometric design. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2015 Mastery over the structure of nanoparticles might be an effective way to enhance their performance for a given application. Herein we demonstrate the design of cage-bell nanostructures to enhance the methanol tolerance of platinum (Pt) nanoparticles ...
Feng Y, Ye F, Liu H, Yang J.
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Feasibility Research of Underwater Application of Fuel Cell
南方能源建设, 2023 [Introduction] In order to further improve the cruising ability of underwater equipment, the high specific energy electric energy system is the key to the problem.
Yongchao NIU +3 more
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