Carbon Monoxide Tolerant Pt-Based Electrocatalysts for H<sub>2</sub>-PEMFC Applications: Current Progress and Challenges
The activity degradation of hydrogen-fed proton exchange membrane fuel cells (H<sub>2</sub>-PEMFCs) in the presence of even trace amounts of carbon monoxide (CO) in the H<sub>2</sub> fuel is among the major drawbacks currently hindering their commercialization. Although signi...
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doaj-d090df748292453d964b5171b20351ad2021-09-25T23:51:40ZengMDPI AGCatalysts2073-43442021-09-01111127112710.3390/catal11091127Carbon Monoxide Tolerant Pt-Based Electrocatalysts for H<sub>2</sub>-PEMFC Applications: Current Progress and ChallengesCostas Molochas0Panagiotis Tsiakaras1Laboratory of Alternative Energy Conversion Systems, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Thessaly, 1 Sekeri Str., Pedion Areos, 38834 Volos, GreeceLaboratory of Alternative Energy Conversion Systems, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Thessaly, 1 Sekeri Str., Pedion Areos, 38834 Volos, GreeceThe activity degradation of hydrogen-fed proton exchange membrane fuel cells (H<sub>2</sub>-PEMFCs) in the presence of even trace amounts of carbon monoxide (CO) in the H<sub>2</sub> fuel is among the major drawbacks currently hindering their commercialization. Although significant progress has been made, the development of a practical anode electrocatalyst with both high CO tolerance and stability has still not occurred. Currently, efforts are being devoted to Pt-based electrocatalysts, including (i) alloys developed via novel synthesis methods, (ii) Pt combinations with metal oxides, (iii) core–shell structures, and (iv) surface-modified Pt/C catalysts. Additionally, the prospect of substituting the conventional carbon black support with advanced carbonaceous materials or metal oxides and carbides has been widely explored. In the present review, we provide a brief introduction to the fundamental aspects of CO tolerance, followed by a comprehensive presentation and thorough discussion of the recent strategies applied to enhance the CO tolerance and stability of anode electrocatalysts. The aim is to determine the progress made so far, highlight the most promising state-of-the-art CO-tolerant electrocatalysts, and identify the contributions of the novel strategies and the future challenges.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/11/9/1127H<sub>2</sub>-PEMFCs degradationCO-tolerant electrocatalystsH<sub>2</sub>-PEMFCs anodesPt-based electrocatalysis |
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Costas Molochas Panagiotis Tsiakaras Carbon Monoxide Tolerant Pt-Based Electrocatalysts for H<sub>2</sub>-PEMFC Applications: Current Progress and Challenges Catalysts H<sub>2</sub>-PEMFCs degradation CO-tolerant electrocatalysts H<sub>2</sub>-PEMFCs anodes Pt-based electrocatalysis |
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Costas Molochas Panagiotis Tsiakaras |
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Carbon Monoxide Tolerant Pt-Based Electrocatalysts for H<sub>2</sub>-PEMFC Applications: Current Progress and Challenges |
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Carbon Monoxide Tolerant Pt-Based Electrocatalysts for H<sub>2</sub>-PEMFC Applications: Current Progress and Challenges |
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Carbon Monoxide Tolerant Pt-Based Electrocatalysts for H<sub>2</sub>-PEMFC Applications: Current Progress and Challenges |
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Carbon Monoxide Tolerant Pt-Based Electrocatalysts for H<sub>2</sub>-PEMFC Applications: Current Progress and Challenges |
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Carbon Monoxide Tolerant Pt-Based Electrocatalysts for H<sub>2</sub>-PEMFC Applications: Current Progress and Challenges |
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carbon monoxide tolerant pt-based electrocatalysts for h<sub>2</sub>-pemfc applications: current progress and challenges |
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The activity degradation of hydrogen-fed proton exchange membrane fuel cells (H<sub>2</sub>-PEMFCs) in the presence of even trace amounts of carbon monoxide (CO) in the H<sub>2</sub> fuel is among the major drawbacks currently hindering their commercialization. Although significant progress has been made, the development of a practical anode electrocatalyst with both high CO tolerance and stability has still not occurred. Currently, efforts are being devoted to Pt-based electrocatalysts, including (i) alloys developed via novel synthesis methods, (ii) Pt combinations with metal oxides, (iii) core–shell structures, and (iv) surface-modified Pt/C catalysts. Additionally, the prospect of substituting the conventional carbon black support with advanced carbonaceous materials or metal oxides and carbides has been widely explored. In the present review, we provide a brief introduction to the fundamental aspects of CO tolerance, followed by a comprehensive presentation and thorough discussion of the recent strategies applied to enhance the CO tolerance and stability of anode electrocatalysts. The aim is to determine the progress made so far, highlight the most promising state-of-the-art CO-tolerant electrocatalysts, and identify the contributions of the novel strategies and the future challenges. |
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H<sub>2</sub>-PEMFCs degradation CO-tolerant electrocatalysts H<sub>2</sub>-PEMFCs anodes Pt-based electrocatalysis |
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