Development of a Direct Ethanol Fuel Cell System with Anion Exchange Membranes
Abstract
Based on the Phase I research results, we identified that carbon supported Pd-based catalysts, such as Pd/C and PdRu/C, had better electrocatalytic activity toward the ethanol oxidation reaction (EOR) than Pt-based catalysts. However, the selective C-C bond cleavage in the EOR on the Pd-based catalysts, leading to carbon dioxide, was not a major reaction pathway. During this research period, we aim to study the EOR activity and selectivity on Pt based catalysts with and without Pb(IV) additives, including solution phase Pb+2 presented in the electrolytes and solid phase Pb in Pt/C or Pd/C or Rh/C catalysts.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 15, 2015
- Accession Number
- ADA624342
Entities
People
- Rongrong Chen