Low platinum catalyst supported on titanium molybdenum nitride for efficient CO sensing.

Gas sensing catalyst is the key to proton exchange membrane fuel cell type gas sensor. However, due to the limitations of Pt/C catalyst in an electronic structure and electrochemical stability, the sensing performance of the sensor inconformity the strict performance objectives, and new sensing materials are required. Here we demonstrate that a novel sensing catalyst, Pt/Ti 0.8 Mo 0.2 N, is a highly efficient CO sensing that outperforms the benchmark material Pt/TiN and Pt/C. Pt/Ti 0.8 Mo 0.2 N effectively reduces the cross-sensitivity of interfering gas and greatly improves the CO selectivity, sensitivity and long-term stability of the sensor. Simultaneously, profit by the design of a high humidity cathode sealing chamber, the relative humidity of the environment exhibits a slight impact on the sensor. Furthermore, we confirm that Pt/Ti 0.8 Mo 0.2 N exhibit the best gas sensing performance at low Pt loading of 15 wt%. This discovery points to the strategy of combining low-cost and high-performance electrode catalytic materials for new generation gas sensors. [Display omitted] • Ternary nitrides with high specific surface area are successfully synthesized by a simple method. • The Pt/Ti 0.8 Mo 0.2 N sensor exhibits excellent CO selectivity and long-term tolerance. • The Ti 0.8 Mo 0.2 N support reduces the platinum content and is conducive to reducing the cost of the sensor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]