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PGM-free Fe-N-C catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction: Catalyst layer design.
- Source :
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Journal of Power Sources . Sep2016, Vol. 326, p43-49. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- This work studies the morphology of platinum group metal-free (PGM-free) iron-nitrogen-carbon (Fe-N-C) catalyst layers for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and compares catalytic performance via polarization curves. Three different nitrogen-rich organic precursors are used to prepare the catalysts. Using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and focused ion beam (FIB) tomography, the porosity, Euler number (pore connectivity), overall roughness, solid phase size and pore size are calculated for catalyst surfaces and volumes. Catalytic activity is determined using membrane electrode assembly (MEA) testing. It is found that the dominant factor in MEA performance is transport limitations. Through the 2D and 3D metrics it is concluded that pore connectivity has the biggest effect on transport performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03787753
- Volume :
- 326
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Power Sources
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 117268542
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2016.06.098